Tangy strawberry, with orange rind, old cedar, Twizzlers, and perfume.
92 points
Tangy strawberry, with orange rind, old cedar, Twizzlers, and perfume.
92 points
1 person found it helpfulAug 7th, 2022
‘Las Alturas' Spanish for 'the heights', a fitting name, this vineyard located on one of the highest grape-growing benches in the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. 4th gen Winemaker Joseph J. Wagner from family with farming & winemaking roots in Napa since 1906. Met Joe several times. Deep Ruby (darkest Pinot I have come across). Nice berry and floral spice aromas. Rich cherry/plum flavors with oak, spice and vanilla. Long finish ending with sweet oak notes. Nice! A Fav!
‘Las Alturas' Spanish for 'the heights', a fitting name, this vineyard located on one of the highest grape-growing benches in the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. 4th gen Winemaker Joseph J. Wagner from family with farming & winemaking roots in Napa since 1906. Met Joe several times. Deep Ruby (darkest Pinot I have come across). Nice berry and floral spice aromas. Rich cherry/plum flavors with oak, spice and vanilla. Long finish ending with sweet oak notes. Nice! A Fav!
1 person found it helpfulApr 12th, 2022‘Las Alturas' Spanish for 'the heights', a fitting name, this vineyard located on one of the highest grape-growing benches in the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. 4th gen Winemaker Joseph J. Wagner from family with farming & winemaking roots in Napa since 1906. Met Joe several times. Deep Ruby (darkest Pinot I have come across). Nice berry and floral spice aromas. Rich cherry/plum flavors with oak, spice and vanilla. Long finish ending with sweet oak notes. Nice! A Fav!
‘Las Alturas' Spanish for 'the heights', a fitting name, this vineyard located on one of the highest grape-growing benches in the Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. 4th gen Winemaker Joseph J. Wagner from family with farming & winemaking roots in Napa since 1906. Met Joe several times. Deep Ruby (darkest Pinot I have come across). Nice berry and floral spice aromas. Rich cherry/plum flavors with oak, spice and vanilla. Long finish ending with sweet oak notes. Nice! A Fav!
1 person found it helpfulFeb 5th, 2022
The 2019 Pinot Noir Las Alturas captures all the signatures of the Belle Glos style and yet has quite a bit of freshness too. That makes for a compelling Pinot for readers who enjoy big, large-scaled wines. Sweet spice, rose petal, lavender and spice are nicely kicked up here. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2022)
The 2019 Pinot Noir Las Alturas captures all the signatures of the Belle Glos style and yet has quite a bit of freshness too. That makes for a compelling Pinot for readers who enjoy big, large-scaled wines. Sweet spice, rose petal, lavender and spice are nicely kicked up here. (Antonio Galloni, Vinous, January 2022)
1 person found it helpfulJan 7th, 2022
Floral with strong strawberry and light orange essence. Lighter body than what I expected, but enjoyable with a rainy night.
Floral with strong strawberry and light orange essence. Lighter body than what I expected, but enjoyable with a rainy night.
Jan 25th, 2024
A bit beefy for a Pinot. Enjoyable
A bit beefy for a Pinot. Enjoyable
Aug 28th, 2023
2019 with Easter Dinner. Delicious!
2019 with Easter Dinner. Delicious!
Apr 9th, 2023Medium ruby color.
Aromas of black cherry compote and vanilla.
It is dry with smooth, moderate tannins. However, the acidity seems to have been raised artificially, leaving an acrid taste in the mouth. Flavors of acetone, black fruit, and vanilla.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 2/5
Finish: 3/5
Medium ruby color.
Aromas of black cherry compote and vanilla.
It is dry with smooth, moderate tannins. However, the acidity seems to have been raised artificially, leaving an acrid taste in the mouth. Flavors of acetone, black fruit, and vanilla.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 2/5
Finish: 3/5
Jan 8th, 2023
Smell: A fingered blueberry
Taste: Like I had better Bella Gloss regions
Smell: A fingered blueberry
Taste: Like I had better Bella Gloss regions
May 19th, 2022
Took a good 45 minutes to open up but then it was liquid silk. Deep, rich flavors like Clark and Telephone.
Took a good 45 minutes to open up but then it was liquid silk. Deep, rich flavors like Clark and Telephone.
Jan 19th, 2022
Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast, California, USA
