Reviews & Ratings

2006 Peju Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French) "Napa Valley"

Winery: Peju

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"

Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)

Grape blend: 93% Syrah & 7% Cabernet Sauvignon

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $32

Cases produced: 1,736

KWG Score: 93 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)

Review date: January 12, 2010

Wine Review: This very dark purple colored Syrah was my favorite from a mini tasting of 6 Syrahs. It opens with a very attractive blueberry and black raspberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, wonderfully balanced, and smooth. The flavor profile is a delicious blueberry with notes of light oak and a touch of black raspberry. The finish is rather dry and its moderate tannins sail along nicely. On day two, I paired this elegant Syrah with a ribeye with sautéed mushrooms in a brown butter sauce. It was a perfect match. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: In the glass, the 2006 Syrah is dark garnet, bright and clear in appearance. The plush, yet focused wine shows off bright aromas of blackberry jam, cocoa, hints of black pepper and toast mixed with a touch of spice as the finish lingers effortlessly against supple tannins.

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