Tasting Notes
The 2021 Cherry Pie Tri-County Pinot Noir is concentrated with aromas of macerated cherries, cranberries and dark oolong tea. On the palate, this wine has brambly notes of mulberries, ripe Bing cherries with notes of baking spices and sweet toasty oak with a long, silky smooth finish.

The Vineyard
Combining three counties, each in its own AVA, Cherry Pie Pinot Noir showcases the best of each county’s unique flavor profile. The Napa County grapes are sourced from Carneros which is the coolest of the three climates and provides bright earthy red fruit to the blend. San Luis Obispo’s climate generated by the proximity to the Pacific Ocean is vital for the freshness and vibrancy of this wine. The vineyards are located just a few miles from the Pacific Ocean, with a very long, cool growing season. The Santa Barbara County grapes benefit from sandy soils, bright sunshine and cool ocean breezes which combine to lengthen fruit ripening and extend hang time, resulting in intense aromatics and bright acidity.

Blended from three of the most coveted vineyards in the Russian River Valley, the 2022 vintage was marked by near-perfect weather conditions. The resulting wine is generous yet soft, with notes of strawberry preserves and fresh rain on the forest floor.

TASTING NOTES

Aromas of fresh raspberry compote are complemented by notes of baking spice, and fresh rain on a forest floor. Generous-yet-soft strawberry preserve flavors expand on the palate, with elegant, silky tannins. A mouthwatering acidity glides across the finish.

Bing cherry, fresh strawberry, and orange zest lead into a velvety, smooth palate of red plum, violet, and earthiness with a lingering finish.

Tasting Notes
Bing cherry, fresh strawberry, and orange zest on the nose. The palate is supple and velvety, driven by red fruits with floral violet notes and a subtle earthiness emblematic of the Russian River Valley. This luscious Pinot Noir is bright, clean, well-structured, and has a lingering, fruit-forward finish.

Production Notes
Grapes were hand-picked, hand-sorted, and 100% de-stemmed. They underwent a five-day cold maceration followed by fermentation in small, open-top tanks in which a selection of native and inoculated yeasts were utilized along with daily punch-downs by hand to enhance flavor. Wine was aged in oak barrels for 11 months sur lie with battonage (light stirring) in the barrels every other week.

OUR STORY

Belle Glos showcases distinctive Pinot Noirs produced from California’s most noteworthy coastal wine-growing regions.

While each vineyard location lies near the Pacific Ocean, the climate differences are significant, varying with the amount of fog, wind, sunlight, and soil type at each site. Each Vineyard Designate is crafted to distill the purest essence of the locale into elegant expressions of California Pinot Noir.

Owner/winemaker, Joe Wagner chose the name Belle Glos (pronounced “BELL GLOSS”) to honor his grandmother, Lorna Belle Glos Wagner. Lorna was a co-founder of Caymus Vineyards, an inspirational figure to Joseph and an avid lover of Pinot Noir.

RUSSIAN RIVER VALLEY

Once a dairy farm and pastureland, this vineyard has realized its greatest potential as a prime, virgin Pinot Noir vineyard. It was first planted in 2000 to a mix of Dijon clones 115, 667, and 777, all grafted on low-vigor rootstock 101-14.

We harvested early in the morning so the fruit would arrive at the winery while the grapes were still cool to preserve the vineyard-fresh flavors. After destemming (but not crushing) the berries, we cold-soaked the fruit for up to two weeks to soften the skins and allow for ideal extraction. During fermentation in a combination of closed and open-top stainless steel fermenters, we used both punch-downs and pump-overs to extract color and tannins, and also to control temperatures and maximize flavors. We aged the wine in 100% French oak (60% new) for up to nine months. After the wine underwent malolactic fermentation, we racked it twice before making the final blend.

Tasting Notes

Deep garnet in color with abundant aromas of sun-warmed black cherry, raspberry compote, and dark chocolate followed by hints of cedar and black currant. Bold and rich tones layered with flavors of fresh strawberry cobbler and bramble accompanied by notes of cinnamon and nutmeg. This wine has rich tannins, nice concentration, depth, and natural acidity that expresses the authenticity of a Sonoma County Pinot Noir.

Mark West Black Pinot Noir sources grapes from the premier regions of the Central Coast in California. Dark, plush and rich in flavor, each glass has intense notes of black cherry, mocha, vanilla and caramel. Our full-bodied Pinot Noir pairs perfectly with grilled lamb chops and filet mignon.

Tasting Notes: Black Cherry, Mocha, Vanilla, Caramel

Established in 1985 by legendary vintners Dan and Margaret Duckhorn, our roots run deep at Decoy. Building on our rich winemaking heritage, we invite you to experience Decoy Limited. Crafted using grapes from some of the most acclaimed vineyards on the cool, windswept Sonoma Coast, this alluring wine is the ultimate expression of Decoy Pinot Noir.

Wine Profile

Production Notes
Varietal Composition: 100% Pinot Noir

Winemaker Notes
Bright, polished and impeccably balanced, this wine embodies the depth and nuance of the finest Sonoma Coast Pinot Noirs. The nose offers a melange of black raspberry, Bing cherry, rhubarb and forest floor aromas, along with hints of holiday spice. On the palate, velvety tannins carry the lush, flowing flavors to a vibrant fruit and spice finish.

Production
With just 50% of our average rainfall to start the season we took proactive measures in our vineyards, including early suckering and pruning, careful cover crop management and targeted irrigation to ensure healthy vines. Spring and summer brought mild-to-warm temperatures that allowed the grapes to ripen slowly and evenly, resulting in early flavor development at lower Brix with high acidity. To achieve balanced acids with even more flavor development we waited patiently until September 1st to begin our Chardonnay harvest and completed our last Pinot Noir pick on October 2nd. The resulting wines offer ideal ripeness, supple textures and beautifully concentrated flavors.

Bold, bright wine with dense aromas of rhubarb, cherries, and herbs. On the palate, dried cranberry and cherry are balanced with notes of black spice and vanilla.

Tasting Notes: Dried Cranberry, Cherry, Black Spice, Vanilla

Aromas: Rhubarb, Cherries, Herbs

The 2016 vintage of Sterling Vineyards Vintners Collection Pinot Noir greets the senses with an alluring aroma. Delicate notes of ripe cherries, raspberries, and strawberries fill the air, accompanied by subtle hints of earthiness and a touch of spice. These enticing scents set the stage for a truly captivating tasting experience.

On the palate, this Pinot Noir unveils its true complexity. The wine displays a perfect harmony of flavors, with red fruit flavors taking center stage. Ripe cherries, juicy raspberries, and succulent strawberries dance on the tongue, providing a luscious and velvety texture. Subtle undertones of earth and spice add depth and intrigue, enhancing the overall profile of the wine.

The Sterling Vineyards Vintners Collection Pinot Noir 2016 Central Coast is a medium-bodied wine with silky-smooth tannins that contribute to its elegant structure. The careful oak aging adds a subtle touch of vanilla and a hint of toasty oak, further enhancing the wine's complexity and depth.

This Pinot Noir is a versatile wine that pairs exceptionally well with a variety of dishes. Its refined character and balanced acidity make it a superb choice to accompany roasted poultry, grilled salmon, or earthy mushroom dishes. It also stands well on its own as a wine to be savored and appreciated.

The craftsmanship and attention to detail in the winemaking process are evident in every sip of this Pinot Noir. Sterling Vineyards has skillfully captured the essence of the Central Coast region, showcasing the terroir and the grape's true expression in a sophisticated and approachable manner.

Indulge in the exquisite 2016 Central Coast Pinot Noir by Sterling Vineyards! Discover the perfect balance of flavors. Limited stock!

Red fruit flavors of raspberry and pomegranate join spicy notes of clove, nutmeg and vanilla.

Bottle Size: 750ml

Migration is dedicated to crafting wines from the finest cool-climate winegrowing regions highlighting lush fruit, bright acidity and impeccably balanced oak. This dedication has taken us to the storied vineyards of California’s Sonoma Coast, where clockwork fog and Goldridge sandy loam soils have contributed to a Pinot Noir with beautiful high-tone red fruit flavors of cherry, cranberry and strawberry and enticing hints of orange-cinnamon spice.

Winemaker Notes
This classy and poised Pinot Noir displays an array of dark berry notes, including raspberry, blackberry, blueberry, and ripe cherry, along with a hint of baking spices. Balanced tension and refined tannins on the palate make the wine both elegant and effortlessly delicious, with subtle flavors of cedar and cassis lingering on the finish.

A tribute to Oregon's legendary Willamette Valley wine country, this elegant whiskey is influenced by the region's premier grape varietal: Pinot Noir. This cask-finished whiskey reflects the vibrance of the Valley's signature grape while allowing the bold, robust notes of our whiskey to shine through. Our Pinot Noir Cask begins with our original Westward American Single Malt, which is then finished for up to two years in French Oak wine casks from a handful of award-winning producers in the region.

Tasting Notes

Aromas of blackberry, RASPBERRY, and spice cake are followed by flavors of fresh cherry, BOYSENBERRY, and pomegranate. The 2021 vintage presents layers of flavor and a generous mouth-feel.

The Pinot Noir used to craft this delicious wine was sourced from Sonoma County's renowned Russian River Valley viticultural appellation.

Bottle Size: 750ml

A beautiful mix of red and blue fruit on the nose unfolds with distinctive layers of violets, spice notes, and the fresh, haunting quality of an evergreen forest. Hints of blueberries join a burst of cherry on the palate, grounded and brightened in equal measure by fine-grained tannins and deliciously juicy acidity.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

VINEYARDS 
Together, with our vineyard partners, our Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir is a reflection of the unique characteristics of our estates: coastal influence, elevation, topography, and unique soils. To craft this wine, we work with vineyards from like-minded growers that reflect the energy and purity of this coastal and natural region. Some of our long-standing vineyard partners are Anderson-Ross Vineyard, Wildcat Mountain Vineyard, and Bohan Ranch, along with our Camp Meeting Ridge Estate. 

Each variety is manually harvested, first the Pinot Noir at the end of August, then the Nero dAvola at the end of September. Each parcel is vinified in small, stainless steel tanks. Long maceration at a controlled temperature of 75-82F allow for the extraction of only the best polyphenols. The Nero dAvola ages in stainless steel to preserve freshness, while the Pinot Noir matures for nine months in small French barriques. Following blending, the wines are bottle refined.

Bottle Size: 750ml,40% Nero dAvola, 60% Pinot Noir