| Rating | 82 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2016 |
| Appellation |
Napa Valley Napa County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 15% |
| Price | $46.00 |
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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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