Clos Pegase, Mitsuko's Merlot, Los Carneros

Clos Pegase · California › Los Carneros › United States of America

Red · Merlot Pinot Noir
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LWIN 1783016
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89 /100
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22
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Taster #3173 · Dec 6, 2025
94/100
One of the best Merlots out there
2021 vintage
Taster #0332 · Aug 15, 2025
93/100
Nose of plum, red cherry, and hints of allspice, same on the palate, very tasty, big body, lovely compared to competition tonight, medium finish hurt score, otherwise terrific Merlot.
2021 vintage
Taster #2298 · Jul 23, 2025
90/100
Beautiful dark garnet color; dark red fruit (plums) on the nose and palate; nice balance; enjoyable.
2021 vintage
Taster #5672 · Nov 10, 2023
92/100
Seriously outstsnding. All components totally resolved so smooth so great, lots of sediment but filtered out perfect merlot ,so sad there are do few left in cellar, smooth so smooth I bottle so good 1 hr all gone 😀
2002 vintage
Taster #6649 · Sep 6, 2021
87/100
Rusty ruby. Rasinated aroma travels at least a foot from the glass. We let it settle down for 2 hours, but this is way past prime. Intense plum and casis, but a short bitter finish. Wish I tried it 10 years ago.
2002 vintage
Taster #8896 · Apr 27, 2019
Light ruby. Herbal with an elegant feel upon entry with adequate ripeness of fruit, but a stiffer, less pliant fennel and pepper finish.
2002 vintage
Taster #3294 · Jul 27, 2015
90/100
Wonderful immediately after opening, then closed up about 30 minutes later (bright cherry finish!). Tried it again an hour or so later and it had opened up again, but this time it was drinking remarkably differently. Overall enjoyable, except for the 30-90 minute period :-)
2002 vintage
Taster #5672 · Jul 21, 2012
90/100
turning into a very nice wine, very smooth, good mellow fruit , soft tannins , outstanding merlot
2002 vintage
Taster #4711 · Oct 22, 2011
88/100
Completely one dimensional at first but opened up complex and delicious, particularly day 2
2002 vintage
Taster #1858 · Jun 1, 2010
79/100
This was very disappointing. It had little fruit and a tired somewhat off taste. I have one more bottle, so I'm hoping this was just an aberration.
2002 vintage
Taster #1666 · Mar 28, 2010
86/100
Soft tannins, easy to drink without food, but generally unremarkable.
2002 vintage
Taster #2843 · Dec 12, 2008
92/100
Man did this bottle hit the spot last night. This has been a favorite of ours since the 98 vintage. Wonderful perfume nose with a bit of graphite. The finish is what we really like about this wine. It hits the front palate with nice dark berries then continues all the way, adding some subtle spice and mellow tannins. This went way too fast and we opened a $20 Napa Cab afterward that could not compare. It tasted mass produced …
2002 vintage
Taster #2843 · May 25, 2008
89/100
This was drinking well last night. A nice floral nose mixed with dark fruit. The soft Merlot tannins. Always one of our "go-to" wines.
2002 vintage
Taster #3220 · May 7, 2008
84/100
Tart, young
2002 vintage
Taster #2843 · Feb 28, 2008
88/100
There was an off taste to this bottle and it is a wine we have had regularly since 1998.
2002 vintage
Taster #9810 · Jan 9, 2008
89/100
I decanted this wine about 5 1/2 hours. The nose begins with an enticing mix of raspberry and chocolate covered cherries, which slowly fades into baking spice, and finally turns to an asparagus and broccoli medley. The palate has a nice balance between red fruit and green vegetables, and finishes with a little spicy oak.
2002 vintage
Taster #2843 · Nov 2, 2007
91/100
We have had this wine regularly since the 98 vintage and it has consistently brought a smile to our faces. Always deep and rich, with nice layers of fruit and soft tannins.
2002 vintage
Taster #9530 · Oct 13, 2007
88/100
Very nice classic merlot flavors. Deep red - not at all like the purple petite sirah I had last night. Some complexity and finish, but not great. Nice overall.
2002 vintage
Taster #1572 · Aug 27, 2007
90/100
Truly enjoyed - Bright and somewhat acidic but integrated. Plenty of fruit on the front end and at under $25 a good value.
2002 vintage
Taster #1572 · Jul 19, 2007
89/100
89 - Excellent Merlot - fruit forward with good backbone and acidity. A bright, but long finish. Well balanced & food friendly. Should drink well for several more years.
2002 vintage
Taster #5824 · Jan 6, 2007
88/100
Jan '07 Sonoma/Napa Tasting with Binh-To (Sonoma/Napa) : Also young and simple; Tart
2002 vintage
Taster #1951 · Dec 31, 2006
88/100
I'm a big Clos Pegase Cabernet fan. This is the first time I've tasted Clos Pegase Merlot. I was very pleased with this Merlot (BevMo $16). For a Merlot, this wine has some nice structure. Tannic, acidic flavor. Fruit-forward. Nice finish.
2002 vintage
Taster #5672 · Nov 28, 2006
88/100
this will need time, not very good right now
2002 vintage