Our Tenma Vineyard is located in the foothills of Mount St. Helena northeast of the town of Calistoga. These 40 acres of rugged land are part of an alluvial fan spilling out from the Palisades Mountains in the northeast corner of the Napa Valley. The rocky terrain here is well-drained with a very sparse topsoil which is a perfect combination for growing world-class Cabernet Sauvignon when combined with the climate of Napa Valley. The low grape yields of these old vines result in highly concentrated wines with an elegance and complexity rarely seen, even within the famous Napa Valley. These grapes have proven to be a worthy backbone for our flagship Hommage Cabernet Sauvignon and are the reason that wine has become the pinnacle of Clos Pegase.

Picked at dawn, delivered to the winery and hand sorted. Destemmed to tank. Cold soaked for four days, followed by a warm moderately fast ferment, during which the tank was pumped over twice daily. On the completion of primary fermentation, the wine was gently pressed to barrel where it underwent malolactic fermentation. The wine was then matured in our caves for 18 months before bottling.

The 2021 flagship Hommage Cabernet Sauvignon is bursting with ripe plums, dark blackberry and black currant on the nose. On the palate, black fruits linger and mix with a hint of luscious hibiscus notes, surrounded by strong, balanced tannins, notes of espresso and dark chocolate. This wine is bold and sensuous with a silky texture and lengthy finish that pairs perfectly with eggplant parmesean, rack of lamb and classic hamburgers.