Clos Pegase Mitsuko's Vineyard Carneros Chardonnay, 2020

Next in line for the AWS National Tasting Project was this Carneros Chardonnay from Clos Pegase. Notably, those at our table who disliked the Frei Brothers wine were right on board with this one. I ranked it the lowest of the three Chardonnays.

Deeper, darker straw color and not as bright as the Frei Brothers. Aromas are a bit muted at first but open a bit as dthe wine aerates. Still lacks the enticing aromas that I found in the Frei Brothers. Ripe apple Carneros profile with a mellow finish. Medium intensity. According to the winery, the wine was barrel fermented "to increase the oak characteristic and develop complexity." Good wine but not my style, especially considering the retail price of $38.