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Belle Glos Pinot Noir Las Alt
Belle Glos · California, Central Coast, Monterey County · United States
$48.99
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Why it’s a great value
It carries a verified 93-point score from Wine Enthusiast. If you want to spend less, Black Stallion Estate Winery Pinot Noir is $20.99.
Taste profile
SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense
* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.
What it tastes like
Dark cherry, blackberry pie, cola, cocoa, vanilla, cedar, and polished oak in a plush, full-bodied Pinot Noir frame.
You’ll like this if…
Choose this if you like richer California Pinot Noir, Meiomi-style plushness, Russian River depth, or reds with visible oak and ripe dark fruit.
Why buy it
It gives a bold, recognizable Belle Glos single-vineyard style from a highly regarded Pinot Noir appellation.
Best for
A shopper who wants a generous, polished red with Pinot Noir aromatics but more weight than a lean Burgundy-style bottle.
Style
Full, dark-fruited, oak-polished Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir with coastal acidity underneath the richness.
Drinks like
Richer Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir, plush Russian River Valley Pinot Noir, and modern coastal California Pinot Noir.
Experience level
Beginner-friendly for fans of smooth, rich reds; also useful for experienced drinkers looking for the modern, ripe California Pinot style.
Flavor notes
Pairs well with
grilled ribeye or new york strip with mushrooms · pork tenderloin with cherry reduction · roast duck with plum sauce · mushroom risotto with parmesan · aged gouda or truffle cheese
Best occasions
Serving & enjoying
- Serving temperature:
- 60-65°F
- Decanting:
- Decant 15-30 minutes to let the oak and dark fruit settle together.
- Glassware:
- Serve in a Burgundy or large Pinot Noir glass.
- Drink or cellar:
- Current release is ready to drink; hold a few years if you enjoy a softer, more integrated style.
- After opening:
- Best within 2-3 days if recorked and kept cool.
Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.
About this wine
Belle Glos Las Alturas is a plush, full-flavored Santa Lucia Highlands Pinot Noir from a high-elevation Monterey County vineyard. Expect dark cherry and blackberry fruit, polished oak spice, cocoa-toned richness, and enough coastal acidity to keep the finish lively.
Wine details
- Type
- red
- Varietal
- Pinot Noir
- Grapes
- Pinot Noir
- Producer
- Belle Glos
- Country
- United States
- Region
- California, Central Coast, Monterey County
- Appellation
- Santa Lucia Highlands
- Bottle size
- 750 Ml
- ABV
- 14.8%
Details last verified September 25, 2026
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Winemaking details ›
- Winemaker:
- Joseph Wagner
- Vineyard source:
- Las Alturas Vineyard, one of the highest plantable sites in the Santa Lucia Highlands of Monterey County, with Gloria sandy loam soil and Pinot Noir clones matched to individual slopes and soil attributes.
- Vessel:
- Specific vessel for this bottling was not stated in sources reviewed.
About the winery · Belle Glos ›
Belle Glos is focused on vineyard-designated Pinot Noirs from California coastal regions. The label was created by owner and winemaker Joseph Wagner, a fifth-generation Napa Valley winemaker, and is named in honor of his grandmother Lorna Belle Glos Wagner. Belle Glos emphasizes single-vineyard expressions, with Las Alturas representing its Santa Lucia Highlands site. The house style is described by Wagner as layered, complex, fruit-forward, and rich.
Critic reviews
93/100Wine Enthusiast
“Intense black cherry, cola, rosewater and caramelized oak aromas; rich, powerful palate with smoky oak and black cherry.”
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Belle Glos Pinot Noir Las Alt dry or sweet?
- Belle Glos Pinot Noir Las Alt is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is medium-to-full bodied.
- What does Belle Glos Pinot Noir Las Alt taste like?
- Dark cherry, blackberry pie, cola, cocoa, vanilla, cedar, and polished oak in a plush, full-bodied Pinot Noir frame.
- What food pairs with Belle Glos Pinot Noir Las Alt?
- It pairs well with grilled ribeye or New York strip with mushrooms, pork tenderloin with cherry reduction, roast duck with plum sauce, mushroom risotto with Parmesan and aged Gouda or truffle cheese.
- How should I serve Belle Glos Pinot Noir Las Alt?
- Serve at 60-65°F. Decant 15-30 minutes to let the oak and dark fruit settle together. Glass: Serve in a Burgundy or large Pinot Noir glass.
- Is Belle Glos Pinot Noir Las Alt a good value?
- At $48.99 it carries a verified 93-point score from Wine Enthusiast; the review is shown on this page.
- Is there a similar wine that costs less than Belle Glos Pinot Noir Las Alt?
- Black Stallion Estate Winery Pinot Noir is a comparable Pinot Noir at $20.99. See Black Stallion Estate Winery Pinot Noir
- What is the bottle size and alcohol content of Belle Glos Pinot Noir Las Alt?
- 750 ml bottle, 14.8% alcohol by volume.