Sipping Fine Wine

9.2

This estate owes its name to Connetable Talbot, the English general & governor of the province of Guyenne who was defeated at the famous Battle of Castillon in 1453. Aromas of sweet black fruits with floral and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry & blueberry with cacao and tobacco spice, on a well balanced frame. Fine rustic tannins, long savory ending with fruit, spice and cedar character. — 3 years ago

Alton Komori

9.3

2016 - Great everyday table wine; one our great value favorites from Peju Province; great with pizza. — 4 years ago

Glen Bassett

9.3

Bold, dry, excellent bouquet. This is a tremendously good blend. — 5 years ago

"Odedi"

9.3

It’s time for #MerlotThursday. Here is a delicious one from Napa Valley.

Dark inky in color with a short purple rim.

Strong nose of blackberries, black plums, figs, dried fruits, cooked raisins, vanilla, cedar, licorice, cloves, light vegetables, cola, earth, chocolates, tobacco, mocha and black pepper.

Full bodied and bold with medium acidity and long legs.

Dry and extremely fruity on the palate with blackberries, black currants, plums, cooked cherries, vanilla, cedar, earth, licorice, spices, chocolates, tobacco, mocha and coke.

Long finish with firm tannins and tangy cherries.


This is a delicious Merlot from Napa Valley. Big bold and beautiful.

Showing a great mouthfeel with nice complexity, once it's opened up. Intense, rich and extracted. Teeth staining color. I've had it many times and it is very consistent.

Good right out of the bottle and better as it opens up and shows some tannins. So give it time.

I've had this vintage 6 months ago and it is showing nicer now.

Good by itself or with food. A great sipping wine.

14.5% alcohol by volume.

93 points.

$40. — 6 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.3

Totally shocked by this wine. It was good when we first tried it back in 2008, I think. Was half-expecting this to be okay initially then die quickly, but it is impressive. Great nose of dried currants mixed with leather - classic older cab - with some cool spice notes on the edge. Extremely balanced on the palate, great flavors and expansion, with a smooth, lingering finish. I have not been that impressed with the more recent vintages from Peju, but their older cabs are rockin’ it. — 7 years ago

with Vanessa

Nathan Wegener

9.4

Love this Marlborough Sav Blanc. Beautifully balanced sweet stone fruit and tangy acidity. — 8 years ago

Kaggi Loko

9.0

Chilled red white blend very light juicey not overly seeet — 3 years ago

Robert Shannon

8.9

Simple yet simply superior SB. Paired with chicken paillard. — 3 years ago

Khary Bizzell

9.0

Fragrant on the nose. Somewhat heavy tannins on the finish. Needs to breath a few hours prior to drinking. — 5 years ago

Sarah Novak

9.0

Peru North Coast Sparkling Rose Wine Methode Champenoise — 5 years ago

Maureen Ploss

9.7

Smooth and full bodied. — 6 years ago

Stuart Scheff

8.9

Very much like the Peju family. Stop and visit if you ever get a chance. — 7 years ago

Isaac Pirolo

9.1

Bacon wrapped fig with chocolate and orange peel. — 8 years ago

Bobbi Jo Broxson

9.6

Decanted about 3 hours, really delicious, paired well with the steak dinner — 3 years ago

with Brian

Rob N

9.2

I quite enjoyed this wine, but difficult following up after an Opus One! — 4 years ago

Rachel Barrack

9.4

Medium body cab- velvety finish, notes of plum; paired with crab cocktail & tuna steak — 5 years ago

Jessica Williams

10

Peru from Napa. Only took 10 months to open it. ❤️ — 5 years ago

Yoly Sardinas

10

Love it!!! Only 2 bottle left — 7 years ago

Jim McCusker

9.2

Wow: 16 years and drinking incredibly well. Classic older cab aromas - dried currants, leather notes - coupled with terrific balance. I can't believe how together this wine is after all this time. Just outstanding. This will probably last a few more years, but I really can't imagine this improving. Drink up and enjoy! — 8 years ago

with Vanessa

Alton Komori

9.3

2011 - luscious bouquet; great body and legs, smooth long finish; a very nice "next level" Peju Cab definitely worth revisiting. — 8 years ago