Description
WINEMAKER NOTES:
Clos Pegase is renowned for its handcrafted collection of award-winning wines, sourced exclusively from their 410 acres of estate vineyards. The winery itself was designed by famed architect Michael Graves and is one of the most iconic destinations in Napa Valley.
Mitsuko’s Vineyard is 365 acres in the Los Carneros appellation within the Napa Valley. The rolling land of this vineyard has a broad range of soil types, elevations, slopes, and aspects which create countless distinct microclimates. The vineyard takes its name from founder Jan Shrem’s late wife with whom he became devoted to building Clos Pegase winery and making it an iconic destination in Napa Valley.
TASTING NOTES:
The Clos Pegase Merlot is deep purple red in the glass. Generous nose reminiscent of dark plums wrapped around black licorice and anise. On the palate the wine is full bodied with plenty of depth, driving this merlot’s copious dark fruit notes, black currents, briar and plum. Fresh acidity keeps the palate balanced and fresh. As the wine opens, more complex notes of bay leaf, clove and cedar start to develop. All this is surrounded by fine grain tannins that compliment the fruit forward, juicy mouthfeel.
The perfect accompaniment to roast beef with creamed horseradish, potatoes au gratin, and roasted winter vegetables
VARIETALS:
100% Merlot
APPELLATION:
Carneros, Napa Valley, California, USA
PRODUCTION:
3,000 cases
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