Big and bold Pinot! Deep purple/garnet color. Aromas of cooked black berry/raspberry, purple flowers, black licorice and pepper spice. More black cherry and blueberry fruit on the palate with notes of dark chocolate, baking spices and maple. Quite rich, concentrated and viscous. Velvety tannins and moderately low acidity. Big Pinot! — 8 months ago
I really like this. It’s bold and very fruity and young, but highly drinkable now — 10 months ago
Last night in MT at the lake. Gave this several hours of air. Nice dark tawny color. Vibrant in the glass. The nose is great right away and stayed on point through the evening. Notes of black cherries, warm raspberries, old cedar, some plums and a little leather saddle. Rich and silky in the mouth. Velvet glove. Long finish. Great wine. — 5 years ago
Deep, rich Petite Syrah with subtle peppery notes. — 5 months ago
Rich, smooth, complex & yummy — 6 months ago
Medium-deep ruby color.
Aromas of black cherry, leather, stewed tomato, cured meat, hard goat cheese.
Dry. Flavors of hard goat cheese, black cherry, peppercorn, leather, subtle clove. Medium-rich, chewy tannins. Notes are complex and vivid! Fantastic!
Intensity: 5/5
Complexity: 5/5
Balance: 5/5
Finish: 5/5 — 7 months ago
Fantastic! Smooth, bold, beautiful. Great chilled or room temp. — 9 months ago
2017 is fab. Great QPR. Intense with backbone. Give it a few more years. it doesn’t get much better at this price-point. — 4 years ago
Full-body berry, smooth rich. — 3 months ago
Firm acidity to support the rich apple, pear and citrus flavors and toasty oak component. — 6 months ago
Rich and layered. Bursting with ripe fruit this is a fast moving bottle. It doesn’t last very long. Ever sip is a treasure. The mix of the balanced grape selection with the Italian terrior gives this lots of heft and kick. I have had. A mixed success rate with this wine but this vintage is outstanding. — 7 months ago
A blend of a tad more Chardonnay than Pinot Noir, nice lemon yellow color with golden edges, aromas of fruit, spice and brioche notes, nice mousse and bubble flow. On the palate flavors of fresh fruit, peaches, pineapple and ripe lemon with hints of toasted nuts and citrus zest. Long finish ending with rich briny yeasty mineral character. Drinks well now but will go another 10+ years! — 9 months ago
The typical Belle Glos with powerful fruit. Very rich Pinot. — 10 months ago
Todd Cutler
Rich and full with a long finish. Pleasant surprise. — 3 months ago