It is named after Lorna Belle Glos Wagner, co-founder of Caymus Vineyards and grandmother of owner-winemaker Joe Wagner. The Wagner fami... Read More. The vineyard was so named after and old dairy farm and pastureland on the site. It is named after Lorna Belle Glos Wagner, co-founder of Caymus Vineyards and grandmother of owner-winemaker Joe Wagner. Auction price: Register or sign-in to see quarterly averages A rich, full-bodied wine, the aromas of cocoa and vanilla nearly jump out of the glass. Luscious aromas of fresh berries mixed with a hint of cedar lead to intense flavors of cherry, berry and cola. Belle Glos is a super premium Pinot Noir produced by none other than Caymus Vineyards and the striking red wax capsule is a statement to the exceptional character of this wine. There also was a pleasant trace of minerality. Belle Glos pays homage to his grandmother, Lorna Belle Glos Wagner. These are food wines, and only get better when you have them with food you think matches them. I’m picky about Pinot Noir because it is such a difficult wine to make well. Belle Glos - Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley Clark and Telephone NV (1.5L) Juicy, flanked by intense notes of dried underbrush to the raspberry and red currant flavors. The full-bodied wines were the perfect match for the spicy sauce. Similar wines usually cost 3 times as much. Belle Glos 2018 ‘Clark & Telephone’ Santa Maria Valley Pinot Noir $ 55.00 $ 42.00. All the wines spent nine months in French oak barrels. We liked it. This is quite gloopy but easy enough to drink and will get you tipsy fast. The estate sources grapes from the Russian River Valley, Santa Maria Valley, the Santa Lucia Highlands and elsewhere. Aromas of cranberry and cinnamon led to berries and pie spices, with some blueberry and strawberry notes. / Comments (11). Interact. is a trademark of CellarTracker! / Comment. (2018 Vintage) Among top 1% of all wines in the world (2015 Vintage) Great value for money. Each one reflects where its grapes are grown, and each is beautiful in its own way. smooth tannin and hint of acidity. SKU #: 1043840. LLC. The color is an opaque magenta-red color that is far darker than makes any sense for a grape that doesn't have all the anthocyanins of a true red grape (this is a clear indication that something has been added to boost the color - not that uncommon for some Californian Pinot Noir producers, but rarely is it *this* dark). Theme Enhanced by Grand Horizons LLC | Copyright 2009-2018 BottleReport.com. Besides Belle Glos and Caymus, the Wagner family owns Meiomi Pinot Noir, Mer Soleil, Silver Chardonnay and Conundrum White. or visit the Wine Market JournalDrink between: 2020 - 2027 (Add My Dates), Do you find this review helpful? A fifth generation winemaker, Wagner comes from a family that knows and makes great wine. A very fruit-forward wine, it’s more in your face than the other two. Cheers! They are well-rounded, smooth wines with plenty of backbone. body Entry smooth fruit, blues and a hint of mint-ish flavor. Add to cart. Belle Glos is a lush and rich Pinot Noir from the Dairyman Vineyard, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, California. Enjoying Wine and Beer in the Augusta GA area, Posted by Dennis Sodomka on Aug 31, 2011 in Featured, Reviews | 1 comment. Quick View. "CellarTracker!" Belle Glos Pinot Noir Clark & Telephone Vineyard Santa Maria Valley Premier. Clark and Telephone: Named for the intersection of Clark Avenue and Telephone Road the vineyard is cooled by wind and fog that sweeps up the Santa Maria River from the ocean. Belle Glos Dairyman Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018 Reviews and Ratings From Russian River Valley, Sonoma County, Belle Glos Dairyman Vineyard 2018 Pinot Noir continues to impress with its lush, smooth and silky dark cherry, wild berry, blackberry, mocha and savoury herb flavours finishing long with a dusting of ginger and toasty oak spice on the palate. The palate entry shows flavors of cranberry, fresh raspberry, and ripe cherry, complemented by hints of vanilla and baking spice. Each one is a great expression of Pinot Noir, reflecting soils and the climates where they were grown. Make sure you open the bottle at least 30 minutes before drinking, or longer for maximum flavor. Belle Glos elle Glos showcases distinctive Pinot Noirs produced from California’s most noteworthy coastal wine-growing regions. Lorna was a co-founder of Caymus Vineyards, and a Pinot Noir lover who … It is named after Lorna Belle Glos Wagner, co-founder of Caymus Vineyards and grandmother of owner-winemaker Joe Wagner. Winery: Winemaker Joseph Wagner chose the name Belle Glos (pronounced BELL GLOSS) to honor his grandmother, Lorna Belle Glos Wagner, a co-founder of Caymus Vineyards. Style. The Wagner fami... Read More. Region. Pinot Noir. To round out our all-American meal we had Idaho potatoes deep fried, sweet potato fries baked in the oven with olive oil and corn on the cob. Yes - No Finally, we had the Clark and Telephone Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley of Santa Barbara County. Regular price $49.99 Sale price $39.99 Sale View. Close behind, and possibly equal, is the Taylor Lane Vineyard on the Sonoma Coast. Thirsty for more? © 2003-21 CellarTracker! Typical Belle Glos, Wagner style. Belle Glos is a super premium Pinot Noir produced by none other than Caymus Vineyards and the striking red wax capsule is a statement to the exceptional character of this wine. Belle Glos showcases distinctive Pinot Noirs produced from California’s most noteworthy coastal wine-growing regions. Quick View. My family made Pinot Noir from Napa Valley grapes from 1972 until 1990. Quick View. There are dense, complex flavors of plum and root beer with a long, silky finish. Fruitful actually several layers and a hint of smoke or grill. The Wagners planted early ripening clones and run them along an Italian trellis system that sets up a horizontal canopy, much like a row of solar panels. Wine, Casual Drinker, The Enthusiast, Red Wine, USA, California, Pinot Noir, Fall Wines, Fireside Sippers Boen Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir Boen SLH Pinot Noir $ 29.99. Smooth. While each vineyard location lies near the Pacific Ocean, the climate differences are significant, varying with the amount of fog, wind, sunlight, and soil type at each site. Shop Belle Glos Wine Pinot Noir Blanc - 750 Ml from Safeway. Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your, 2016 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast, 2016 Kosta Browne Pinot Noir Russian River Valley, Belle Glos Pinot Noir Las Alturas Vineyard. Belle Glos Pinot Noir Las Alturas 2018 - 750ml. The name Belle Glos is in honor of Joe's grandmother who was a co-founder of Caymus Vineyards, an inspirational figure to Joe and an avid lover of Pinot Noir. Belle Glos Pinot Noir Clark & Telephone 2018 - 1.5L. 2018 Belle Glos 'Clark & Telephone' Pinot Noir Santa Maria Valley.This is the first single-vineyard Pinot by Belle Glos, made from fruit grown in the Clark & Telephone Vineyard in the Santa Maria Valley.The color is a deep scarlet-red with lush aromas of blackberry bramble, nutmeg, and a hint of caramel. Vineyard. The 2012 Belle Glos Meiomi Pinot Noir from the Wagner Family of Wine begins with a pleasant aroma featuring primary notes of plum and cherry along with secondary notes of vanilla, spice, cranberry and Sweet Tart candy. Add to cart-27%. Belle Glos Dairyman 2018 Pinot Noir ***12 Bottles *** $389.99.