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Belle Glos Dairyman Russian River Valley Pinot Noir 2014
New release! The Dairyman Vineyard Pinot Noir is the newest addition to the Belle Glos lineup. Belle Glos Dairyman Vineyard Pinot Noir, sourced from the southern alluvial plains of Russian River Valley, where the proximity to the Pacific Ocean creates cool morning fog and afternoon breezes resulting in an uncommonly long growing season. Once an old dairy farm and pastureland, this site has since realized its true potential as a prime Pinot Noir vineyard. Tasting Notes: The color is quite striking, with the brilliant red ruby hue hinting at the luscious fruit to come. The aromas are abundant with bright cherry, cranberry and brown spice, reminiscent of warm cinnamon toast topped with plum jam. On the palate, the bright cherry opens the show, then evolves into a lush, sweetly spiced plum pudding, coating the mouth with a velvety richness. The acidity is as vibrant as the color, lifting the medley of fruit to lavish heights and augmenting the spicy tones. The wine then develops an intense mineral note, adding yet another dimension, lending way to silky tannins and a lengthy finish that will leave you wanting more.
Ratings on Delectable
stephanie rutan
Love this! If you like Meomi you will love this one. Its a good pinot noir for Cab drinkers.
Love this! If you like Meomi you will love this one. Its a good pinot noir for Cab drinkers.
9.0
Rick Baumgarten 
Dark and opaque. Earthy nose. Unusually heavy and thick for a Pinot, particularly a Cali Pinot. Give this at least two hours in decanter.
Dark and opaque. Earthy nose. Unusually heavy and thick for a Pinot, particularly a Cali Pinot. Give this at least two hours in decanter.
9.0
Donovan Goertzen
Very good Pinot
Very good Pinot
9.4Andrea Watt
Smoke and intense red fruit with just a slight bite of currant and earth.
Smoke and intense red fruit with just a slight bite of currant and earth.
9.4
Weijie Shi (Jay)
Deep ruby color. Overripe black cherry, plum jam, strawberry jam, blueberry jam, dried fig, cola and hint of mint. Very strong oak treatment, sweet vanilla, mocha and dark chocolate. Heavy extracted style Pinot and definitely has some RS. Do I like the style? No. Do I like the taste? Yes. 14.7% abv
Deep ruby color. Overripe black cherry, plum jam, strawberry jam, blueberry jam, dried fig, cola and hint of mint. Very strong oak treatment, sweet vanilla, mocha and dark chocolate. Heavy extracted style Pinot and definitely has some RS. Do I like the style? No. Do I like the taste? Yes. 14.7% abv
9.0
Jody Scharf
Again as was beekeeper just another great RVR Pinot. Dairyman wine a winner as well . Sorry but not sorry again that rich mouthful of jam, fruit that I tend to like most. Strictly personal of course. But for me. Love love
Again as was beekeeper just another great RVR Pinot. Dairyman wine a winner as well . Sorry but not sorry again that rich mouthful of jam, fruit that I tend to like most. Strictly personal of course. But for me. Love love
9.5
Sipping Fine Wine
Dairyman Vineyard sits in the southern alluvial plains of the Russian River Valley near the ocean, a region where cooling fog comes in through the Petaluma Gap in the morning and once again in the evening. Opening a bottle the color was a Bright Ruby with aromas of ripe berries and smoky spice notes. The palate yields raspberry and black cherries with subtle current character, and herb, cedar and cacao. The smooth tannins, soft finish lingered nicely with fresh acidity, great structure. Wow!
Dairyman Vineyard sits in the southern alluvial plains of the Russian River Valley near the ocean, a region where cooling fog comes in through the Petaluma Gap in the morning and once again in the evening. Opening a bottle the color was a Bright Ruby with aromas of ripe berries and smoky spice notes. The palate yields raspberry and black cherries with subtle current character, and herb, cedar and cacao. The smooth tannins, soft finish lingered nicely with fresh acidity, great structure. Wow!
9.2
Ron R
Went back to the well... Beginning to see the flavor profiles that divide the Belle Glos vineyards. Jam compote, sandalwood and dark cherries on the nose. Palette less nuanced from what I have come to expect. The plushness and density also falls a little short. Great profile of rich, dark overripe fruits. Finishes sweet with fully integrated tannins. Good but not great. Consider this for short-term cellaring only.
Went back to the well... Beginning to see the flavor profiles that divide the Belle Glos vineyards. Jam compote, sandalwood and dark cherries on the nose. Palette less nuanced from what I have come to expect. The plushness and density also falls a little short. Great profile of rich, dark overripe fruits. Finishes sweet with fully integrated tannins. Good but not great. Consider this for short-term cellaring only.
9.0
David L
Let it sit a year...:)
Let it sit a year...:)
9.1Louis Martin
Loved this bottle! Extremely versatile. Nice on its own, dark cherry and hickory aroma, full bodied, semi-sweet with medium acidity. We then paired it with a teriyaki glazed salmon, which was wonderful, with the wine accentuating the sweetness of the glaze and the fat of the fish. We finished the bottle by pairing it with dark, ginger-infused chocolate, which popped when mixed together. This wine is a triple threat!
Loved this bottle! Extremely versatile. Nice on its own, dark cherry and hickory aroma, full bodied, semi-sweet with medium acidity. We then paired it with a teriyaki glazed salmon, which was wonderful, with the wine accentuating the sweetness of the glaze and the fat of the fish. We finished the bottle by pairing it with dark, ginger-infused chocolate, which popped when mixed together. This wine is a triple threat!
9.3
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