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2008 Belle Glos Pinot Noir Clark & Telephone Vineyard
Pinot Noir
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Maria Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 107
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mkparker wrote:
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Alcontd Likes this wine: 92 points
April 12, 2020 - Dried cherry and wet stone with hints of oregano and wood. This has developed nicely. Nice long finish
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Magnolian wrote: 86 points
August 27, 2018 - Clearly held this too long. No obvious flaws, just average, lacking complexity and depth.
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walkerjfw wrote: 85 points
May 12, 2018 - Getting toward the end of a batch bought direct. I thought this would mellow in time, a bit too ripe and viscous in its youth.
Ruby red, fading a bit. Nose of red fruits, damp earth? Palate of bright cherry, strawberry, baking spice, red licorice, cherry cola. Thin through back palate and finish, a bit of heat showing up in the bottle.
Bought this on reviews/recommendations at release. Never fully lived up to its press...decent wine in its youth, not my style -
walkerjfw wrote: 89 points
October 9, 2017 - Been a while since I have had this, in my cellar since release. PnP, drank over 90 minutes and again a day later.
Ruby red, still good core color, slightly cloudy. Nose of red fruits. Palate of bright cherry, strawberry, baking spice, red licorice, cherry cola. More settled (from memory) with its age. Did not notice the heat I picked up last time. Smooth mouthfeel, tannins softened. Medium weight and finish. Nice secondary notes through the mid palate.
For sure this is a CA, fruit forward Pinot. Age has mellowed it and drinking nicely. I would say this is good but not great. About where it will be, would drink remaining bottles over the next 2-3 years.
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By David Lawrason
10/27/2010 (link)(Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Vineyard Pinot Noir, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara County red) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Richard Jennings
6/25/2010 (link) 90 points(Belle Glos Pinot Noir Clark & Telephone Vineyard) Camphor, green notes nose; camphor, tart red fruit, cinnamon palate; medium finish 90+ pts.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type Red
- Producer Belle Glos
- Varietal Pinot Noir
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Clark & Telephone Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Maria Valley
- UPC Code 855622000118
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 9 (1%)
- In Cellars 408 (32%)
- Consumed 858 (67%)
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Community Recommendations
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- ProducerBelle Glos
- VarietyPinot Noir
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Maria Valley
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