Reviews & Ratings

2006 Clos Pegase Merlot "Napa Valley"

Winery: Clos Pegase

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Napa Valley"

Wine Category: Merlot

Grape blend: 75% Merlot, 17% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petite Verdot, & 2% Cabernet Franc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $25

Cases produced: 6,594

KWG Score: 89.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: October 11, 2010

Wine Review: This opaque and very dark ruby colored Merlot opens with an aromatic boysenberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced, and fruit forward. The flavor profile is ripe black raspberry with notes of nicely integrated oak and black currant. There were also hints of black pepper detected as well. The finish is dry and its tingly tannins linger for a little while. Our tasters thought this would pair well with Colorado lamb chops. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: This deeply colored wine shows intense aromas of blackberry syrup, framed by hints of baker’s spices, vanilla, licorice and toast. In the mouth, the wine has concentrated bright forward fruit supported by textural richness and mid-palate volume together with a lengthy dark chocolate-dominated finish.

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