Donald Williams

9.5

Typical Clos Pegase Cab. Terrific. — 19 days ago

with Bonnie

Donald Williams

9.4

Love Malbec! — 2 years ago

with Bonnie

Ming L

8.9

This single vineyard chard stricken a good balance between fresh nose and textured palate. Apple, peach, cantaloupe, lemon curd, and hint of nutmeg. Integrated toasted oak. Finishing bright and fresh.
— 5 years ago

Milo Patter

9.3

2019 Balanced and crisp and smooth. — 5 years ago

Donald Williams

9.1

Nice. Wish we had more. — 6 years ago

with Bonnie

DAL 9000

9.1

Soft bouquet of raspberries and plums. Medium soft dry tannic plums and dark fruit with a slow fade to a delicate dryness. — 7 years ago

McLoone

9.0

Only sauv blanc I like — 7 years ago

Donald Williams

9.5

Outstanding. — a month ago

with Bonnie

Donald Williams

9.3

Always a pleasure to have. — a year ago

with Bonnie

Joan Ziegler

9.2

Amazing & so smooth. Aged beautifully! Another great Saturday night in Palo Alto — 3 years ago

Donald Williams

9.3

Found this buried in the cellar. Worth the search. Held up beautifully. — 5 years ago

with Bonnie

Rob French

9.0

Loved it especially for $21. 2013 vintage. Blackberry vanilla spice or cedar. Great carneros wine — 6 years ago

Ron R

9.3

Impressive for its verve and vitality. This arrests your senses with sherbet and melon on the nose, which transitions to a zippy, almost nervy palate. Bright as a button with high-pitched acidity. Stunning as a result of its laser-focus. At the price, it’s a MUST try in our minds.
If you travel to Napa, they have great gardens, and art exhibits to enjoy while you sip.
I still scoop up flowers for wifey on Valentines 😍 — 6 years ago

with Anne-marie

DCH

8.9

More of a cranberry funk than the dark fruit I normally associate with Merlot.
— 7 years ago

Lauren Young

8.9

Very full round and fruity — 4 months ago

Freddy R. Troya

9.2

Clos Pegase – Pinot Noir, Mitsuko’s Vineyard 2022
Carneros AVA, Napa Valley, California – USA 🇺🇸

Overview
Clos Pegase has been a benchmark in Carneros since the 1980s, and Mitsuko’s Vineyard is its crown jewel—365 acres of diverse microclimates that consistently produce Pinot Noir of elegance and depth. The 2022 bottling is 100% Pinot Noir, capturing the cool, fog-influenced Carneros terroir that gives the wine freshness and nuance.

Aromas & Flavors
The nose is immediately expressive with ripe cherry, cranberry, and pomegranate, supported by subtle violet and rose petal notes. Hints of baking spices—clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg—interlace with earthy undertones and a touch of vanilla. On the palate, red raspberry, cherry cola, and wild strawberry emerge, accented by a light smokiness and faint forest floor.

Mouthfeel
Silky and medium-bodied, with soft, polished tannins and a bright streak of acidity that keeps the wine vibrant. The finish lingers with red fruits and spice, offering balance and finesse.

Winemaking Notes
Hand-harvested fruit from Mitsuko’s Vineyard is fermented in small lots and aged in French oak (≈30% new) for 9–10 months. This approach preserves the vineyard’s freshness while layering in subtle oak complexity.

Food Pairing
Excellent with roasted duck breast, grilled salmon, or mushroom risotto. It also pairs beautifully with Mediterranean dishes like lamb kebabs or simple tomato-basil pasta.

Verdict
A polished, terroir-driven Carneros Pinot Noir that balances fruit, earth, and spice with seamless elegance. The 2022 vintage shows both immediate charm and the structure to evolve gracefully over the next 5–7 years. Cheers! — 10 months ago

Donald Williams

9.5

Another miracle of proper aging. — 5 years ago

with Bonnie

Jessica Daniels

9.0

Smooth- goes well with Super Bowl and Digiornio pizza — 5 years ago

John Shelton

9.1

Clean and golden with a light bouquet and delivery. Lots of vanilla, starfruit, and hint of pineapple. Smooth, with good body, nice finish. Lighter for a Chardonnay. — 6 years ago

Ted

9.2

Nice welcome present from the condo owner. Another good wine to drink when you are at the beach — 7 years ago

with Jeni