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Peju Merlot 2007

750ML
Sku: 040228

Tasting notes

Our much anticipated 2007 Merlot has a bright nose filled with cherries, cranberries, brown sugar, and a hint of eucalyptus. With a complex and layered flavor profile of black cherry, cocoa, tobacco, blackberry, and cranberry, terrific tannin structure, and a long, luscious, smooth finish. This is a delicious, well balanced wine, which will pair well with many savory flavors, including fish.

Review

The combination of outstanding fruit, ideal ripeness and premium barrel aging makes this 2005 Merlot extraordinarily elegant and velvety if enjoying now or in years to come.
After harvest, the fruit spent 16 months in barrel to achieve solid structure along with subtle hints of spice and toasty notes before spending an additional 10 months aging in bottle.
The wine is blend of 87% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Sauvignon and 2% Cabernet Franc from organically farmed Rutherford Vineyard and sustainably farmed Persephone Vineyard.

Wine maker notes

The 2007 growing season was marked by a dry spring and early verasion, which led us to believe it would be a quick harvest. Cooling conditions in September and October, however, turned it into one of the longest. Moderate yields and smaller berries resulted in sweet, delicious fruit tannins and exceptional color. Estate grown at our Persephone Vineyard, the altitude and soil types contribute to intense, complex flavors. This wine is drinking very well now and will age for 3-5 years. 84% Merlot, 13% Petit Verdot and 3% Cabernet Sauvignon.

Technical notes

14.1% abv Residual Sugar:0.64 g/l Harvest Date: 10/01/2007

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Country: United States
Region: California
Sub-Region: Napa County
Appellation: Napa Valley
Grape Varietal: Merlot
Type: Still wine

Reg. 34.99

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