About This Wine
The name "Taylor Lane" for Belle Glos Pinot Noir comes from the vineyard where the grapes are grown. The Taylor Lane Vineyard is located on the Sonoma Coast, a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. This area is known for its cool climate and unique growing conditions, including fog and coastal winds, making it ideal for producing Pinot Noir with a Burgundian character.
Tasting Note...
About This Wine
The name "Taylor Lane" for Belle Glos Pinot Noir comes from the vineyard where the grapes are grown. The Taylor Lane Vineyard is located on the Sonoma Coast, a few miles from the Pacific Ocean. This area is known for its cool climate and unique growing conditions, including fog and coastal winds, making it ideal for producing Pinot Noir with a Burgundian character.
Tasting Notes
Belle Glos Taylor Lane Pinot Noir greets the senses with an alluring bouquet of plum, blackberry, blueberry, oak, and crème de cassis. On the palate, flavors of cherry, apple, and blackberry unfold, creating a vibrant and dynamic experience. Its silky texture, balanced by bright acidity and rich tannins, delivers a harmonious and luxurious finish.
Food Pairings
The wine’s elegant profile makes it an ideal companion for richly flavored dishes such as duck, goose, and game birds, enhancing their savory qualities with its fruit-forward and nuanced character.
Vineyard and Winemaking
The Taylor Lane Vineyard, perched on the western ridge of the coastal range, offers stunning views of the Farallon Islands. The unique terroir, with heat accumulation patterns reminiscent of Burgundy, allows Wagner to employ traditional Burgundian techniques, emphasizing the vineyard’s natural character and elevating the Pinot Noir’s complexity.
Exclusivity and Release
Joseph Wagner's commitment to perfection ensures that Belle Glos Taylor Lane Pinot Noir is only released when the vintage achieves an ideal harmony of flavor and structure, making each bottle a rare and exquisite expression of Sonoma Coast Pinot Noir. Packaged solely in a 1.5 Liter size for optimal enjoyment.
