Winemaker Notes
The nose is highly concentrated with dark blackberry and ripe plum. The palate is intensely fruit-driven, where core black fruit flavors seamlessly integrate with undertones of espresso and cocoa powder. Defined by strong, balanced tannins, the wine carries to a long, enduring finish.
The Hommage Cabernet is the perfect pairing with grilled ribeye steak. The rich marbling in the ribeye is essential, as the wine’s high, structured tannins bind to and cut through that fat, completely cleansing the palate. This interaction complements the wine and makes it taste smoother, resulting in a balanced pairing where every sip prepares you perfectly for the next bite.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
The 2023 Clos Pegase Hommage Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa Valley is a truly captivating expression, with a dramatic, almost opaque deep purple-black color that hints at the depth within. The aromas are powerful and elegant, revealing layers of dried spices, refined oak, and a sense of richness that draws you in from the first impression. Full-bodied and commanding on the palate, it delivers remarkable substance, with intense dark berry flavors unfolding slowly and carrying into an exceptionally long, memorable finish. This is a wine built for a special occasion, and its ultimate pairing would be a prime dry-aged ribeye with black truffle, roasted wild mushrooms, and a rich red wine reduction—the depth, power, and elegance of the dish reflecting the extraordinary character of the wine.
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.