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! — 2 months ago

Jennifer

9.2

Happy Day 365 of Year 1
in our Encintas beach bungalow!!! — 6 years ago

Michael Herzog

9.5

Acid, structure, finish, pedigree. Impressed. If this is village level, then sign me up 24/7/365. — 6 years ago

Soon Suk Kim

9.3

역시 와인 365!! 이 가격에!!! 19900원?! — 4 years ago

Marte Bentdal

10

Drank this with my boyfriend for movie night, we watched 365 days on Netflix. Would recommend the wine instead of the movie because it was creepy af — 5 years ago

Al Shikoh

9.0

pale gold; a lot of Riesling character on the nose; very mineral on the palate, racy acidity, 13.5 % ABV; field blend of 35% Riesling, 33% Pinot Blanc, 18% Pinot Gris, and 14% Gewürtztraminer in an Alsatian style, named after Abraxas God of the 365 heavens; consumed out of 1.5L bottle, still quite fresh — 6 years ago

C Burwell

9.3

amazing wedding gift, amazing wine. this is our party 365 days later. — 7 years ago

Emanuel Rohss

8.9

Well, for a 365 wholefoods Maroccan Carignan 2016 vintage... Not bad Vieilles ✌️ — 5 years ago

Kate

9.0

Looking at the reviews I was surprised so low for an $8 wine. I am enjoying this. Tastes more sweet than tart. Not able to identify fruit but I guess more like a ripe tropical fruit. — 5 years ago

Severn G

9.1

Consistent notes from my last experience, exactly 365 days ago...Such unplanned timing!

Nose has fresh papaya, freshly washed lemon, under-ripe white peach and cold butter or candle wax.

Palate has waxy yellow apple, coconut, white mushroom, fresh sage and light green herbal notes, faint peppery finish.

I wish I had more patience, or looked at my notes before opening another bottle, oh well. This wine would appreciate another 5 years, drink future bottles at around 2023+. — 6 years ago