Reviews & Ratings

2009 Peju Merlot "Napa Valley"

Winery: Peju

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"

Wine Category: Merlot

Grape blend: 83% Merlot, 9% Petit Verdot, & 8% Zinfandel

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $35

Cases produced: 2,940

KWG Score: 86 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: January 4, 2013

Wine Review: This ruby colored Merlot from Napa opens a red currant bouquet with hints of black pepper and plum. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic and savory. The flavor profile is a black plum and blueberry blend with hints of black pepper and gentle oak. The finish is dry and its fruit flavors and dusty tannins stick around for quite a while. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: A lovely aromatic nose precedes a rich palate of juicy cherry, raspberry, and cranberry, followed by brown sugar and pleasing oak notes. This is a bold Merlot with round, silky tannins and an interesting layer of eucalyptus to complement the abundant fruit character.

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