Belle Glos Clark and Telephone Pinot Noir

The Clark & Telephone Vineyard was established in 1972 and planted with "own root" Martini clone vines. Located just 13 miles from the ocean and situated on a west-facing slope, this vineyard experiences weather patterns that pull from west to east to bring cool fog and coastal breezes inland until August when Santa Ana winds begin. This climate makes for later-ripening and longer-hanging grapes with a delightful fruitiness, great acidity and underlying flavor nuances that contribute additional complexity. Due to intensive pruning and crop-thinning, the vines produce loose clusters with small, intensely flavored berries. The result is dense, dark-berry fruit and abundant, sweet, baking-spice characteristics that are synonymous with the Martini clone.

• Belle Glos Clark & Telephone is a premium Pinot Noir sourced from the Santa Maria Valley, known for producing grapes of exceptional quality
• Crafted with traditional winemaking techniques and modern technology, it has a rich, ruby color with aromas of dark fruit, earthy notes, and a hint of spice
• On the palate, it is full-bodied with flavors of dark cherry, raspberry, and blackberry, with a long, smooth finish
• Fifth-generation winemaker Joe Wagner brings his passion and expertise to every bottle, using only the highest quality grapes to create a wine of exceptional depth and character
• Belle Glos Clark & Telephone Santa Maria Valley is a versatile wine that pairs perfectly with a range of dishes or can be savored alone, making it a must-try for any wine enthusiast or novice
• During fermentation in a combination of closed and open-top stainless steel fermenter, we used both punch-down and pump-over techniques to extract color and phenolic