Peju's Sycamore Trees.

Q: How do you pronounce Peju?
A: It is pronounced "pay shew".

Q: What does the name Peju mean?
A: Peju is the family's last name.

Q: Who owns Peju Winery?
A: Peju Winery is owned by Anthony Peju. The winery was founded in 1982 in the famed Rutherford Bench region of the Napa Valley. Mr. Peju convinced his wife Herta to move from the comfort of her Southern California home to the Napa Valley to oversee the winery. Their two daughter's Lisa and Ariana are also involved in the winery operations.

Q: How did Peju Winery get started?
A: To satisfy an obsession, Mr. Peju combined his "love of wine" and the pains of "mid life crises" and started liquidating his flower and nursery business in Los Angeles. After attending classes at U.C. Davis, to learn winemaking, his 1986 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve won "Best of Region" & "Double Gold" at the California State Fair in Sacramento. A steady stream of subsequent awards followed, including being named "Winery of the Year" by Wine & Spirits Magazine. From a 30 acre ranch in 1983 to 380 in 1999, the growth is expected to continue, and Mr. Peju continues to have an "Obsession with Wine".

Q: What is the H.B. Vineyard?
A: H.B. are the maiden initials of Mrs. Peju. Her maiden name is Herta Behensky and she is originally from Salzburg, Austria. Mr. Peju has designated her initials to represent the premium Cabernet.

Q: Where do you sell your wine?
A: Most of our wine is sold here at the winery. A small portion of our wine is distributed to fine restaurants and stores for you to enjoy when you are away from the Napa Valley.