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Peju Province Winery Photographs by Jose Aguirre
Napa Valley is best known for its varietals, and the critical acclaim Peju has garnered for theirs stands as testament to hand-picked lots, extended maceration, and careful barrel aging. The 2006 Cabernet Franc mixes black cherry and plum fruit-forward flavors with mid-palate coffee and spice tones and gentle native tannins and lower acidity give it a soft, smooth finish. The 2006 Cabernet Sauvignon Rutherford Reserve is structurally complex and full-bodied with a deep ruby color. Rich, dark fruit flavors are evident from its bold start to its enduring finish. Peju's 2005 H.B. Cabernet Sauvignon, considered their masterpiece, it embodies both the ideal 2005 growing season and superior winemaking expertise. Exceptional aromas of black fruit, tobacco and coffee with hints of wood and smoke are followed by well-focused flavors of plum and cocoa with dark berries and coffee wrapping around the tongue, exciting the palate, and leaving a memorable and longing finish. In a word, it is exceptional. Peju Province Winery stands as a testament to Tony and Herta Peju's vision and steadfast dedication to winemaking and their success has enabled them to build an enduring monument to their passions for art, horticulture, and hospitality. - Steve Paulovich |