Peju 2018 Merlot, Napa Valley
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Peju 2018 Merlot, Napa Valley
Organic and Sustainable Napa Merlot (all Rutherford fruit!) from Peju
Quick Taste
- Organic, Sustainable
- Napa Merlot (from all Rutherford fruit!)
- "Complex and decadent featuring layers of mocha, anise and creme brulee"
About Peju 2018 Merlot, Napa Valley
PEJU Winery began with Tony Peju daring to sell wines in an informal facility: the garage at their vineyard estate in Rutherford, Napa Valley. A lengthy legal battle ensued and Peju persisted: this became the catalyst for Napa County to create the legal definition of what a winery is which was adopted in 1991. It is no wonder that Tony is called "The Father of Custom Crush ".
PEJU now has six vineyard estates located throughout the Napa Valley. The first 30-acre parcel in Rutherford was purchased in 1983. Today, the winery owns five properties totalling 558 acres, 232 of which are currently planted. Their 30 acre Rutherford Estate was certified organic in 2007 by the California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) and in 2019 they were certified Fish Friendly Farming at all of our vineyard properties. They currently practice sustainable farming at all of their vineyard properties with the goal of becoming organically certified within the next few years.
Fragrant aromas of bright raspberry, blueberry and cigar box introduce the lush plum, blackberry and currant flavors of this firmly structured Merlot. With mouth-filling tannins, this wine is complex and decadent featuring layers of mocha, anise and crème brûlée. Culminating with elegance and hints of cocoa nibs, this Merlot will continue to mature for the next 6- 8 years.
Wine Details
- Alcohol % 14.0%
- Bottle Size 750 ml
- Wine Type Red
- Country United States
- Region California
- Appellation Napa
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