Peju, Napa Valley (California) Merlot 2016

  This is a juicy, delicious and multi-faceted Merlot from Peju winemaker Sara Fowler, who here takes ripe fruit and lets it speak, adding notes of vanilla and easy oak toast to the black cherry burst.  It’s a true delight now, and it will age nicely for the next five years, but as for myself, I’m in right now for the fresh, youthful vibe.