| Rating | 82 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Appellation |
Carneros (Napa) Napa Valley Napa County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 14.6% |
| Price | $24.00 |
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| Review Updated | 2019-05-22 |
Perfect For
Boozy Beach Trips, Cold Weather Hibernation, Party Wine
Drink If You Like
Chardonnay, Grenache Blanc , Marsanne
Clos Pegase Mitsuko's Vineyard Chardonnay 2017 Review
Carneros is one of the coolest climates in the Napa Valley, so this wine coming in at a whopping 14.6% alcohol is at odds with this. Assuming this was a conscious decision, although the legal ABV (Alcohol By Volume) is printed at the smallest possible font on the bottom left hand corner of the front label, this wine is a nostalgic example of days past, with notes of toasted vanilla and banana and lime oil under a layer of ether. It is a tough wine to pair with food but will do well at events where wine is not the focus or when you want to warm up on a cold night.
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