Clos Pegase Winery is the result of Jan Shrem’s passion for wine which was instilled by his wife Mitsuko. After selling his successful Japanese publishing company and moving to Europe with his wife in 1968, Jan decided to enroll in the enology program at the University of Bordeaux. After completion, he determined that Napa Valley would be the ideal location for his Clos Pegase Vineyards vision.To help begin his venture of producing these Clos Pegase wines he recruited Andre Tchelistcheff, one of the pioneers of Napa Valley. Jan purchased a 50-acre vineyard in Calistoga in 1983 and later added more than 400 additional acres in the Napa Valley according to our Clos Pegase wine reviews. Jan’s goal was to establish a winery that would combine wine and art which he accomplished with the completion of his post-modern temple in 1987. While Clos Pegase uses mostly traditional varieties for their wines, it is their Hommage Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay that are typically found atop our Clos Pegase wine ratings. To see which of these wines is best suited for you check out our Clos Pegase wine buying guide below.
Blackberry, blueberry and maple aromas announce a rich, ripe wine…