Rating 82
Style White
Variety
Vintage 2016
Appellation
Napa County
North Coast
California
USA
ABV 15%
Price $46.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2019-03-05

Perfect For

Cold Weather Hibernation, Dinner Parties, Host/Hostess Gifting

Drink If You Like

Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc , Roussanne

Clos Pegase Hommage Mitsukos Vineyard Chardonnay 2016 Review

The average alcohol level of a wine is 13.5%, as this level rises, especially in a white, it is harder and harder to find subtlety. Also, as this level rises, it’s harder and harder to pair a wine with food. Coming from one of the coolest climates in Napa this may have been a conscious decision to go against this. Therefore this Chardonnay, clocking in at 15% alcohol, is not for those seeking subtle aromas and a wine for the dinner table but for someone who enjoys aromas of lime oil and vanilla with a hint of tropical fruit under an intense layer of ethanol. This is a wine that would do well for social events or to warm up by a fire.

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Clos Pegase Hommage Mitsukos Vineyard Chardonnay 2016
The average alcohol level of a wine is 13.5%, as this level rises, especially in a white, it is harder and harder to find subtlety. Also, as this level rises, it’s harder and harder to pair a wine with food. Coming from one of the coolest climates in Napa this may have been a conscious decision to go against this. Therefore this Chardonnay, clocking in at 15% alcohol, is not for those seeking subtle aromas and a wine for the dinner table but for someone who enjoys aromas of lime oil and vanilla with a hint of tropical fruit under an intense layer of ethanol. This is a wine that would do well for social events or to warm up by a fire.

Reviewed On: 03-05-2019
82
POINTS
Clos Pegase Hommage Mitsukos Vineyard Chardonnay 2016
The average alcohol level of a wine is 13.5%, as this level rises, especially in a white, it is harder and harder to find subtlety. Also, as this level rises, it’s harder and harder to pair a wine with food. Coming from one of the coolest climates in Napa this may have been a conscious decision to go against this. Therefore this Chardonnay, clocking in at 15% alcohol, is not for those seeking subtle aromas and a wine for the dinner table but for someone who enjoys aromas of lime oil and vanilla with a hint of tropical fruit under an intense layer of ethanol. This is a wine that would do well for social events or to warm up by a fire.

Reviewed On: 03-05-2019