Clos Pegase Hommage Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
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Estate-Grown Grapes
Grapes came entirely from our Tenma Vineyard in the foothills of Mount St. Helena, northeast of the town of Calistoga. The rocky terrain here pairs perfectly with Napa Valley's climate to grow world-class Cabernet Sauvignon.
About the Label Art
This painting is Personage by Karel Appel (1921-2006) from 1970. Appel pushed the ideas of Abstract Expressionism, building paintings with multi-layered color.
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2007 Hommage possesses aromas of blackberries, black cherry and French plums framed by licorice, clove and vanilla spices and subtle toasty oak. A rich, opulent and mouthfilling mid-palate leads to a long, intense finish. The balance between tannin, palate weight and acidity guarantees that the wine will improve nicely with additional bottle age, but its sheer youthful exuberance will delight those who cannot wait to give it a try.
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2007 Hommage possesses aromas of blackberries, black cherry and French plums framed by licorice, clove and vanilla spices and subtle toasty oak. A rich, opulent and mouthfilling mid-palate leads to a long, intense finish. The balance between tannin, palate weight and acidity guarantees that the wine will improve nicely with additional bottle age, but its sheer youthful exuberance will delight those who cannot wait to give it a try.
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One of the most prestigious wines of the world capable of great power and grace, Napa Valley Cabernet is a leading force in the world of fine, famous, collectible red wine. Today the Napa Valley and Cabernet Sauvignon are so intrinsically linked that it is difficult to discuss one without the other. But it wasn’t until the 1970s that this marriage came to light; sudden international recognition rained upon Napa with the victory of the Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars 1973 Cabernet Sauvignon in the 1976 Judgement of Paris.
Cabernet Sauvignon undoubtedly dominates Napa Valley today, covering half of the land under vine, commanding the highest prices per ton and earning the most critical acclaim. Cabernet Sauvignon’s structure, acidity, capacity to thrive in multiple environs and ability to express nuances of vintage make it perfect for Napa Valley where incredible soil and geographical diversity are found and the climate is perfect for grape growing. Within the Napa Valley lie many smaller sub-AVAs that express specific characteristics based on situation, slope and soil—as a perfect example, Rutherford’s famous dust or Stags Leap District's tart cherry flavors.