2005 Peju Estate Bottled Merlot – Rutherford, Napa Valley ($35, 88 pts)

Item: 2005 Peju Province Merlot
Rating: 88
Author: Clinton Stark

BY Clinton Stark — 03.30.2009

2005 Peju Province Merlot, Napa Valley

VERDICT: "Go for it"

Merlot
$35

88 / 100

88 Peju Estate Bottled Merlot, Napa Valley 2005. Here’s an interesting one: a blend of 50% Grenache and 50% Syrah. It works. Nice wine with complex flavors. Bold, blackberry, fruits, and we all agreed nice, firm tannins that keeps it all together. Long finish. $35 — C.S. Read the full review.