The typical Belle Glos with powerful fruit. Very rich Pinot.
The typical Belle Glos with powerful fruit. Very rich Pinot.
Jul 28th, 2023
‘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. Winemaker Joseph J. Wagner is a 4th generation winemaker from a family with farming and winemaking roots in the Napa Valley since 1906. Met Joe on his recent trip to CT. Deep Ruby (darkest Pinot I have come across, almost looks like a Cab). Rich berry flavors with cedar, spice and vanilla. Lingering 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. Winemaker Joseph J. Wagner is a 4th generation winemaker from a family with farming and winemaking roots in the Napa Valley since 1906. Met Joe on his recent trip to CT. Deep Ruby (darkest Pinot I have come across, almost looks like a Cab). Rich berry flavors with cedar, spice and vanilla. Lingering ending with sweet oak notes. Nice! A Fav!
Jul 4th, 2018Winemaker Joseph J. Wagner is a 4th generation winemaker from a family with farming and winemaking roots in the Napa Valley since 1906. Had a bottle on vacation. Deep Ruby (darkest Pinot I have come across, almost looks like a Cab) aromas of ripe berries and pepper spice notes. The palate shows rich black fruits, blackberries, plums and black cherries, vanilla, cedar, black pepper and cacao. Rich soft tannins, firm acidity on lingering finish ending with mineral tones. Nice! Give more time in the bottle.
Winemaker Joseph J. Wagner is a 4th generation winemaker from a family with farming and winemaking roots in the Napa Valley since 1906. Had a bottle on vacation. Deep Ruby (darkest Pinot I have come across, almost looks like a Cab) aromas of ripe berries and pepper spice notes. The palate shows rich black fruits, blackberries, plums and black cherries, vanilla, cedar, black pepper and cacao. Rich soft tannins, firm acidity on lingering finish ending with mineral tones. Nice! Give more time in the bottle.
Dec 4th, 2017
It’s a fun quaff. Not typical of the varietal, but still enjoyable.
It’s a fun quaff. Not typical of the varietal, but still enjoyable.
Nov 15th, 2017
A Pinot that tastes like a zin!!!
A Pinot that tastes like a zin!!!
6 people found it helpfulApr 26th, 2015
Real dark and tasty. Dark plum, fig an chocolate. I really think this is a great Santa Lucia wine and a great find.
Real dark and tasty. Dark plum, fig an chocolate. I really think this is a great Santa Lucia wine and a great find.
6 people found it helpfulJan 21st, 2014
Wow! This does not taste like a Pinot Noir. There has to be something added to it. $39 / 91pts SWS206
Wow! This does not taste like a Pinot Noir. There has to be something added to it. $39 / 91pts SWS206
5 people found it helpfulJan 30th, 2014
Needs to be priced higher! Lovely wine!
Needs to be priced higher! Lovely wine!
3 people found it helpfulMar 19th, 2015
Super tasty
2 people found it helpfulApr 17th, 2015‘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, bold 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, bold ending with sweet oak notes. Nice! A Fav!
1 person found it helpfulMay 21st, 2023
Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast, California, USA
