October 24, 2015 - Opened and decanted 2 hours. Deep and dark prune color. Dried fruit, cherries and raisins on the nose. Strawberry jam and dates, licorice, finishes like toasted nuts and buttered bread. Full and round, still seems bigger and richer than Pinot noir and has not hollowed out with age. This is still the bomb despite concerns from other users that its drinking window was closing a few years back. Unfortunately my last bottle and wish I still had more of these.
January 6, 2013 - Still showing quite well, with full fruit forward though the back is a bit thinner. Not evolving into the Burgundian earth, but still a nice bottle with taste lasting 3+ minutes on the palate.
December 30, 2011 - Still drinking well but we will likely drink out next two soon. Still quite rich and bold for a pinot - has the nose but the flavors are richer so if you like old world, you probalby won't care for this. But the fruits are lovely, both berries and cherries, and the oak is integrated and subtle. It is big enough to hold up to even a steak dinner and could overwhelm some tyipcal pinot pairings. But we love it.
October 23, 2011 - This is still drinking well. Holds to all of the prior notes. Glad we have 3 left.
April 15, 2011 - Same notes as in January. I find this is a perect drinking spot for JFK and I . I think this is my last one, I will look to be sure as I will drink what ever I have now!
January 12, 2011 - Drank very well great earthiness and smooth flavor. Wine has improved over the past nine months. Cola flavor permeates throughout with berries and slight spice.
December 26, 2010 - Similar notes to the bottle from just over 2 years ago, but bottle age has been very kind and this was simply fabulous - Dark, medium/full bodied with a nose of cherry, cola, spice, plum and vanilla, very well made, sour, smooth on the palate with terrific length, outstanding (93 Points).
December 14, 2010 - Medium ruby red in color. Wonderfully tame, yet vibrant, nose of red fruits comprised of cherries, strawberries and raspberries along with some woodiness coming from the oak. Medium-full body with good acidity albeit a touch of heat from the 14.6% alcohol and a bit of sweetness on its lengthy finishl. Tannins are well integrated. Another fantastic Belle Glos bottling. Drink now.
November 25, 2010 - drink up folks
October 18, 2010 - Very fruity, mild tannins and a nice amount of acidity. This wine comes together nicely as a very crowd friendly pinot.