Reviews & Ratings

2011 Belle Glos Pinot Noir "Las Alturas Vineyard"

Winery: Belle Glos

Vintage: 2011

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Las Alturas Vineyard"

Wine Category: Pinot Noir

Grape blend: 100% Pinot Noir

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Santa Lucia Highlands

State or country: CA

Price: $44

Cases produced: 3,540

KWG Score: 93 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (95)

Review date: March 6, 2013

Wine Review: This very very dark purple colored Pinot is Excellent! I felt it was the best wine I covered at this year’s Boston Wine Expo. It opens with a black cherry bouquet with a hint of cola. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, well balanced, lush and very concentrated The flavor profile is a lovely blueberry with notes of nicely integrated vanilla oak and cherry-cola. The finish is dry and its fine tannins are gentle and friendly. I could drink this wine on its own all night long. You could also pair it with filet mignon. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Dense, concentrated ruby color, hinting at the dark berry fruits and rich, textural components in this wine. On the nose, aromas of raspberry, wild blackberry and a slight earthiness. The palate is supple and layered with exotic spices, a rich meatiness, ripe plum, currant and black cherry flavors. The ripe tannins are nicely balanced with acidity, and the finish is long and fulfilling.

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