Peju is a small, family owned and operated winery located in the heart of the Napa Valley in California. Farming organically and sustainably, their estate-grown fruit develops into wines that exhibit a graceful pairing of power and elegance…
Rutherford, where the winery is located, is at the valley’s widest point and so has a longer sun exposure and therefore a higher radiant value than other parts of Napa Valley. It is perfect terroir for wine grapes. Tony Peju realized the greatest flavours in his wines were coming from an original 5.5 acre block of Cabernet Sauvignon. These particular vines thrived in the Rutherford climate producing complex and multi-layered wine with unique characteristics.
Peju 2006 H.B. Cabernet Sauvignon is hand-selected from the highest quality Estate fruit from organically grown H.B. Vineyard in Rutherford. The 2006 growing season started in dramatic fashion and ended textbook perfect. Heavy winter and spring rains provided the dormant vines with plenty of water to withstand a mid-summer heat spike during the crucial stage of veraison. By August, consistent seasonal weather returned to the Valley, bringing with it ample time for the fruit to hang and develop bright acidity, sturdy tannins and wines with intense yet refined flavours.
Shades of rich garnet accented by deep layers of magenta and ruby with rose hues. There are aromas of opulent crème bruleé, sage and briar berries. Beautifully focused flavours of cassis, blackberry compote, dark cocoa powder, dried figs, toffee and a touch of bay leaf are notable. This classic Rutherford wine offers pure fruit expression with rich, concentrated, complex character and luscious tannins that give way to a memorable and lengthy finish. Cabernet goes well with beef, lamb and goose, especially when cooked with herbs. It also is a great match for brie, cheddar cheese and chocolate.
