Clos Pegase, Carneros (Napa Valley, California) Pinot Noir Mitsuko’s Vineyard 2005

($33): Clos Pegase should be complimented for restraint with this stylish Pinot Noir.  With more and more Pinots tasting like Pinot Syrah, it’s encouraging to see producers strive for restrained elegance rather than over-ripe intensity.  Ripe raspberry-like fruitiness is the predominant impression, but black cherry nuances appear in the finish. 89 Michael Apstein Apr 17, 2007