Clos Pegase
2014 Cabernet Sauvignon
"Heart of the Canyon"
Calistoga AVA
Auction 20 | Lot No. 45
Vintage: 2014
Clos Pegase
Cabernet Sauvignon
Calistoga
5 cases produced
Highlights
- From the oldest block of Cabernet Sauvignon in the Clos Pegase Tenma Vineyard in the Calistoga Palisades
- Vines are planted on decomposed andesite rock, derived from the dramatic Jericho Canyon Palisades
- Gravelly soils keep vine growth in check and produce berries that are tiny and massively concentrated
- 100% Cabernet Sauvignon aged in new French oak barrels for 22 months in the cool Clos Pegase caves
Description
This rare expression of Napa Valley winemaking is one of only 60 bottles that will ever be made. Think of it as a bit of Napa Valley history in your cellar and celebrated in a glass with friends and family.
Your Premiee Napa Valley wine is from the oldest block of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes in the Clos Pegase Tenma Vineyard in the Calistoga Palisades. The vines are planted on decomposed andesite rock. Gravelly soils keep vine growth in check and produce berries that are tiny and massively concentrated. Following a cold soak and a meticulous fermentation to gain perfect extraction, a post-fermentation maceration for tannin development was conducted. This 100% Cabernet Sauvignon was aged in new French oak barrels for 22 months in the cool Clos Pegase caves.
Wine Facts
- Single vineyard wine
- Sustainably produced
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Richard Sowalsky
Winemaker, Clos Pegase
I began my career has a harvest intern for Michael Havens at Truchard Vineyards in 1991. After two years as a production assistant at Handley Cellars in Philo, I attended the Viticulture and Enology Program at UC Davis, where I received my Masters Degree in Enology in 1996. I then began work as the research enologist at Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, and, two years later, transitioned to Robert Mondavi Winery as associate winemaker for the Bordeaux varieties. In 2004, I relocated tio William Hill Estate as winemaker for two years, followed by a two-year tenure as winemaker/co-general manager for Tetra and Expression Wine, brands of Hill & Wollack Wine Estates. I began at Clos Pegase Winery in 2010.
Country born: United States
Education: B.A. cum laude - Amherst College
M.S. Food Science/Enology Specialization - UC Davis
M.B.A/Marketing specialization - Fox School of Business and Management, Temple University
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
My approach to winegrowing begins as an intensive learning process in the vineyard; then, I adapt all of my winemaking to realize the full potential of each site in the finished wine.
Target
4847 Hopyard Rd #4-171
Pleasanton CA 94588
925-786-1806
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Target:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hewitt Vineyard | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | 23 (2019) | |
| Clos Pegase | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | Heart of the Canyon | 20 (2016) |
| Franciscan Estate | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 20 (2016) | |
| Ideology Cellars | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 20 (2016) | |
| Black Stallion Estate Winery | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Unison | 19 (2015) |
| Howell at the Moon, Kelleher Family & Peacock Family | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Three-some | 18 (2014) |
| Newton Vineyard | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Spring Mountain District | 17 (2013) | |
| Flying Horse Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| St. Clement Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | Paras Vineyard | 16 (2012) |
| Groth Vineyards & Winery | 2009 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Sweet Spot | 15 (2011) |
Winery Distribution
Clos Pegase is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
International:
- Czech Republic (Californian Wines)
- Denmark (American Wine)
- Japan (Wine In Style)
- Thailand (Bangkok Beer & Beverages Co., Ltd.)