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Belle Glos Pinot Noir BALADE Single Survey Arroyo Seco Monterey County 2022 750ml
This will wow those who prefer Pinot Noir in a massive, powerful style, though probably disappoint those seeking ethereal elegance.
Winemaker Description
The word "Balade" is French for wandering. This is a fitting term for our annual exploration of single-vineyard pinot noir blocks on the west coast. Each vintage, we will bottle only the most compelling and nuanced expression of pinot noir from a single selected vineyard and release it as a limited bottling.
Dark Purple-violet to...Show More >
Winemaker Description
The word "Balade" is French for wandering. This is a fitting term for our annual exploration of single-vineyard pinot noir blocks on the west coast. Each vintage, we will bottle only the most compelling and nuanced expression of pinot noir from a single selected vineyard and release it as a limited bottling.
Dark Purple-violet tones with enticing aromas of blackberry and boysenberry notes. Sophisticated on the palate with flavors of black cherry, wild blackberry and jammy plum. Balanced and structured, this wine has beautiful acidity that lingers through to a long, mouthwatering finish.
Expert Review - Vintage 2022
Matt Kettmann of the Wine Enthusiast writes 92 Points | Dried cherry, baked plum and a full spice rack of aromas show on the nose of this bottling. Tense, slightly sappy tannins frame the sip, where black plum, stewed cherry and bay leaf flavors lead into a wood smoke-kissed finish.
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Wine Information:
Country: United States
Region: California
Sub-Region:
Appellation: Arroyo Secco
Variety: Pinot Noir
Type: Reds
Size: 750ml
Choose when time is of the essence
Dark Purple-violet tones with enticing aromas of blackberry and boysenberry notes. Sophisticated on the palate with flavors of black cherry, wild blackberry and jammy plum. Balanced and structured, this wine has beautiful acidity that lingers through to a long, mouthwatering finish.
Prior Vintage 2021:
Wine Enthusiast 91 points: This will wow those who prefer Pinot Noir in a massive, powerful style, though probably disappoint those seeking ethereal elegance. Heavy aromas of cherry, charred cola and clove on the nose lead into a palate of cherry cordial and cardamom cookie flavors that are wrapped in creamy tannins.