BELLE GLOS
2018 PINOT NOIR
LAS ALTURAS
SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS
When it comes to the deepest, inkiest and most extravagant Pinot Noirs, Joe Wagner, founder of Belle Glos is an innovator for this unique style. He launched the brand in 2001 and focused on showcasing Pinot Noirs produced from California’s most noteworthy coastal wine-growing regions.
Wagner’s method of incorporating unprecedented levels (by Pinot Noir standards) of lavish fruits, sweet oak and stacked berries, resonated with wine lovers across the globe.
He was involved in the Wagner Family wine business at an early age, taking in valuable lessons from his father, Chuck Wagner, who founded Caymus Vineyards.
In July of 2015 Joe split off the value priced Meomi Pinot Noir label from Belle Glos and sold it to Constellation Brands for an eye-popping $315 million.
Just before the holidays, our tasting group had a chance to taste the new Belle Glos Pinot Noir from the Las Alturas Vineyard, which is perched at 1,200 feet elevation on one of the highest grape-growing benches in the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. We found the wine to be big and rich Pinot Noir, made in the classic Belle Glos style.
The vineyard is heavily influenced by coastal fog from the Monterey Bay, and from gusty maritime winds that funnel in from the bay throughout the afternoons, which contributes to one of the longest growing seasons in California, and in turn, allows for a long hang-time and fully developed flavors.
If you enjoy BIG, inky and full-bodied California Pinot Noir, along with our best price in years, this one should top your list.
BELLE GLOS
2018 PINOT NOIR
LAS ALTURAS
SANTA LUCIA HIGHLANDS
Retails at: $55.00 per bottle
Members’ price: $39.99 per bottle
Winery notes: “Deep garnet in color with an aromatic medley of black cherry, marionberry, ripe plum and a hint of anise. Dark fruit on the palate with flavors of wild berries, caramelized oak and cacao nibs complemented by subtle notes of vanilla, cedar and a hint of lavender and forest floor. Rich and unrestrained, this wine’s abundant fruit is beautifully balanced by firm acidity and layers of red and black fruit.”
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Customers that enjoy the Belle Glos Las Alturas Pinot Noir, may also enjoy these two outstanding Pinots from Belle Glos…
BELLE GLOS
2019 PINOT NOIR
DAIRYMAN
RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY
Retails at: $55.00 per bottle
Members’ price: $39.99 per bottle
Winery Notes, “Dark ruby red in color with satisfying aromas of boysenberry, dark cherry and mulberry along with delicate hints of baking spices, dill, cola, nutmeg and vanilla. On the palate, bold flavors of cranberry, ripe plum, cherry and super-ripe strawberry are uplifted by gentle notes of cocoa powder and sweet fig for a generous and silky mouthfeel. This tremendously complex and broad-shouldered wine finishes with grace.”
BELLE GLOS
2019 PINOT NOIR
CLARK & TELEPHONE
SANTA MARIA VALLEY
Retails at: $55.00 per bottle
Members’ price: $39.99 per bottle
Winery Notes, “Deep ruby red in color with scarlet highlights, Clark & Telephone opens with bountiful aromas of red fruits of cranberry and raspberry jam, laced with clove, cedar, and holiday baking spices. Bold and complex flavors of crushed ripe cherry, cranberry and blueberry pie linger on the palate. The texture is rich and lively, and leads into a warm and structured finish.”
