It has been roughly one year since I had the chance to review one of the thrilling new winery projects in Napa. PerUs is an ultra-premium producer of red wines as this winery utilizes the talents of superstar winemaker, Russell Bevan. He crafts some glorious wines from some great vineyards including Sugarloaf Mountain and Edcora Vineyard (high elevation site). PerUs was founded by Anmol Bhandari who was born and raised in New Delhi, immigrated to the United States and built a successful career in finance – initially at Goldman Sachs and later co-founding Cians Analytics based in New York – a company that provides research and analytical support to international financial institutions. Anmol was introduced to Dustin Wilson, Master Sommelier, and they both would travel to the Napa Valley to research both vineyards and winemakers. Dustin introduced Ammol to Russell Bevan, one of the world’s great winemakers. PerUs only made 30 cases in their first vintage, 2013.
The new PerUS wines were seriously spectacular across the board. These are wines have have mounds of depth and concentration but also surprisingly good finesse. These wines will also age gracefully for decades to come. I absolutely love the 2016 PerUs ‘Alessio’ Red Wine (WWB, 96)which is one of the great Napa blends that I have tried over the past year. The range imparted here is just sensational and the structure and depth is simply mind-boggling. Learn more about this famed boutique winery at https://www.peruswine.com/pages/home.php Here are the stunning new releases by PerUs.
2016 PerUs ‘Alessio’ Red Wine- The 2016 ‘Alessio’ is a stunning wine comprised of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, and the remainder Merlot crafted by superstar winemaker Russell Bevan. The gorgeous bouquet impress with layers of Arabica coffee bean, red cherry preserves, mocha, tar and sweet pipe tobacco that all take shape in the glass. The palate is dense and plush, showing a seamless quality that makes this effortlessly glide across the mid-palate. Layers of cocoa powder dusted red cherry, cigar box, blackberry compote and espresso bean flavors, with loamy undertones compete this gorgeous wine. The long, black fruit and mineral-driven finish, lingers long on the tongue. Gorgeous to enjoy in its youth, the 2016 ‘Alessio’ will enjoy a long life ahead of it. Drink 2020-2040- 96
2017 PerUs ‘Bryn’ Red Wine- The ‘Bryn’ is a stunning blend of 80% Cabernet Sauvignon with the remainder Merlot. On the nose this takes on layers of creme de cassis, anise, Asian spices and loamy undertones that all take shape in the glass. The palate is hedonistic and highly gratifying, showing a seamless effect mid-palate as this glides once on the attack. Layers of blueberry compote and blackberry pie combine with dark chocolate shavings and Turkish coffee on this gorgeous palate. Full-bodied and gorgeous to enjoy in its youth, the ‘Bryn’ will cellar well for decades to come. Drink 2020-2040- 96