Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Vanilla

Notes of: Oak

Notes of: Blackberry

Notes of: Blueberry

Notes of: Vegetal

Clos Pegase

Clos Pegase Merlot Mitsuko's Vineyard

United States, Napa

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

4.1

Sometimes Reviewed

WINE DESCRIPTION

Clos Pegase Merlot Mitsuko's Vineyard is a standout wine of the Merlot grape variety. Hailing from a prestigious appellation, this Merlot is sourced from the renowned Mitsuko's Vineyard. The vineyard's unique features, such as its well-drained soils and optimal sun exposure, contribute to the exceptional quality of the grapes. The winemaking process is carefully executed, resulting in a wine that beautifully expresses the varietal's characteristics. With its elegant style, this Merlot offers a harmonious balance of ripe fruit flavors, velvety tannins, and a lingering finish.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

Clos Pegase Merlot Mitsuko's Vineyard is a delightful wine offering the elegance and complexity of a well-crafted Merlot.The nose is filled with enticing aromas of ripe blackberries, plums, and cherries, complemented by hints of vanilla and spice. On the palate, this wine offers a velvety texture and a harmonious balance of fruit flavors, including blackberry, plum, and dark cherry, with subtle notes of cocoa and oak. The tannins are smooth and integrated, providing structure and a lingering finish.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

DRINKING WINDOW

Now

2029

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Mildly aromatic

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Bold

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Refreshing

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Firm

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Merlot

ORIGINS

Winery: Clos Pegase

Region: Napa

Nestled in the heart of California, USA, Napa is a renowned wine region that has been producing some of the world's finest wines for over 150 years. With its stunning scenery, unique climate and diverse topography, Napa is a paradise for wine lovers. The history of winemaking in Napa dates back to the mid-19th century, when a group of European immigrants settled in the area and began planting vineyards. By the late 19th century, Napa had become a major wine-producing region, with a number of wineries producing high-quality wines. Today, Napa is one of the most important wine regions in the world, with over 400 wineries producing some of the finest wines in the world.

CUSTOMER RATING

4.1

0 Review