Belle Glos Pinot Noir Eulenloch 2019 750ml

Joe Wagners Belle Glos label has been one of Californias most prestigious over the last decade, with a bottle almost as iconic as Makers Mark with its recognizable red wax seal. While not quite as famous as his signature Caymus brand, its a close second in terms of popularity.

Working with single vineyards near the Pacific Ocean, the goal of the label was to showcase Californias best coastal sites and highlight the merit of our states Pinot Noir, with wines made in a similarly rich style for fans of Caymus.

We almost never see deals for wines of this status and caliber here at Mission, but were living in strange times and it feels like anything can happen in the wine and spirits industry each day we show up to work. As you can imagine, we were shocked to procure this deal today: a single vineyard Belle Glos Pinot Noir from Eulenloch Vineyard in Napa.

Located in Carneros, Eulenlochs clay soils and cool breezes create Pinot Noir grapes with nuance and complexity, bolstered by richness from new French oak barrel aging. For those of you who like rich and mouth-filling Pinot Noirthis is the wine for you.

96 POINTS: TASTING PANEL – Brimming with boysenberry, lavender, and black tea, this expressive, well-structured Pinot Noir made with freerun juice aged in (60% new French oak for nine months is equal parts juicy, dense, energetic, and glossy. Sweet tobacco, vanilla wafer, and pomegranate align with supple tannins. Delicious.

90 POINTS: JAMES SUCKLING – A spicy pinot with dark cherries, dark raspberries and tree bark. Flavorful on the palate, with some oak spices and dried herbs. Firm, but quite polished. Drink now.