Reviews & Ratings

2009 Peju Zinfandel "Napa Valley"

Winery: Peju

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"

Wine Category: Zinfandel

Grape blend: 82% Zinfandel, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, & 2% Petit Verdot

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $30

Cases produced: 2,720

KWG Score: 89.3 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: February 19, 2013

Wine Review: This dark red colored Zinfandel opens with a cherry-cola and blueberry bouquet with a hint of musty oak. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, juicy and fruit forward. The flavor profile is an extracted red plum with notes of red currant and black pepper. The finish is dry and its moderate tannins stick around for a while. The panel suggested that this wine would pair well with beef briole or short ribs. Enjoy – KWGTP

Winemaker Notes: This is a remarkable example of an elegant Zinfandel with good acid and a full body. Layers of rich blackberry, blueberry and brambleberry and well integrated oak notes unfold with hints of white and green peppercorn, baking spices and brown sugar. This is Zinfandel at its most refined.

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