Reviews & Ratings

2016 Belle Glos Pinot Noir "Las Alturas"

Winery: Belle Glos

Vintage: 2016

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Las Alturas"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Santa Lucia Highlands

State or country: CA

Price: $55

Cases produced: 3,895

KWG Score: 90.5 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: August 26, 2018

Wine Review: This pitch black colored Pinot Noir opens with faint black raspberry bouquet. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, balanced, dense and rich for Pinot. The flavor profile is a stewed plum and black licorice blend with hints of menthol and black cherry. The finish is dry and its acidity and flavors show nice length. This is a big boy Pinot that will be well-liked by Shiraz fans. I would pair this Pinot with roast duck. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker 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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