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2020 Belle Glos Pinot Noir Las Alturas Vineyard
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Lucia Highlands
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Community Tasting Notes 17
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StevenM Likes this wine: 90 points
April 27, 2024 - As some others have said, this is not your typical pinot noir. It is a bit more bold and full bodied. Plenty of fruity acidity and smooth tannins, with a touch of jam. Some smokiness, a complex finish, and dark chocolate notes are more characteristic of a blend, like Chateauneuf du Pape or Bordeaux. Very enjoyable (and I don't drink PN very often). Recommend a good chill, then opening an hour before drinking to allow it to rise to a high 60's temperature -- this gets much bigger and more complex in the second and third hours.
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HalRoberts67 wrote:
April 24, 2024 - Awesome
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sniperpk Likes this wine: 90 points
April 16, 2024 - 2023년 3월 시음
향이 폭발하는 느낌은 없으나 감미로운 초콜렛 향이 났다.
노즈보단 팔렛에서 더 좋은 느낌을 받았는데, 이걸 보고
벨벳처럼 부드럽다고 하는건가? 하는 느낌이었다.
한번 더 먹어보고싶다. -
SawgrassSteve Likes this wine: 92 points
March 17, 2024 - I enjoy Belle Glos PNs and the Las Alturas doesn't disappoint. I'm more a fan of the Balade, just for the record. I digress...BG PNs are atypical of most Pinot Noir grapes in my opinion, perhaps that's why I enjoy this vintner. True there are Pinot characteristics like blackberry, currant, cassis, yet there is a certain boldness compared to other Pinot, many of which seem thinner. I'm a cab, amarone, brunello kind of guy, so I'm looking for a bold taste in my 'juice'.
Nice acidity, that green hint that comes from Pinot and a smokiness with a long finish. I would recommend a decant. While it's drinkable on the PNP, it mellows out a bit after an hour. Best served around 65F, ever so slight chill. -
SquidWine Likes this wine:
March 17, 2024 - Red cherry and blackberry aromas. Hints of rose and spice(nutmeg) with a long finish. Medium high acidity. No sediment in bottle.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2020
- Type Red
- Producer Belle Glos
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Las Alturas Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Lucia Highlands
- UPC Codes 4835677000079, 855622000033
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 5 (0%)
- In Cellars 995 (58%)
- Consumed 713 (42%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
dark chocolate, hard cheeses and spicy crackers, Pasta with tomato sauceWho Likes This Wine
96% Like It 27 votes
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- FamilyBelle Glos Pinot Noir Las Alturas Vineyard
- ProducerBelle Glos
- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Lucia Highlands
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