Belle Glos
2020 Pinot Noir
"Eulenloch"
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 26 | Lot No. 11
Vintage: 2020
Belle Glos
Pinot Noir
Napa Valley
20 cases produced
Highlights
- Fifth-generation winemaker Joseph Wagner’s finest homage yet to his grandmother, Lorna Belle Glos Wagner
- The Eulenloch Vineyard thrives in the clay loam soil and cool, coastal climate of the Los Carneros nested appellation
- Extended hang time produced spectacular color, supple mouthfeel, great acidity and bursts of flavor
- Aging 14 months in 100% French Oak barrels, 60% new, imparting velvety texture and an elegant finish
Description
In 2001, when Joseph Wagner set out to craft a true, vineyard-designated Pinot Noir, he broke ground in California’s coastal regions, where cool temperatures create the long, steady growing season that’s well-suited for such an elegant grape. And when it came time to label the bottle, he chose the most elegant name he knew—Belle Glos.
The name honors his grandmother, Lorna Belle Glos Wagner, co-founder of Caymus Vineyards and an inspirational figure in Joseph’s commitment to viticulture. And Belle Glos represents the culmination of a legacy of elegance with the 2020 Belle Glos Eulenloch, a single-vineyard classic California Pinot Noir from the celebrated Los Carneros nested appellation.
It’s a vintage that enjoyed a near-perfect growing season in which ideal hang time allowed the grapes to achieve spectacular color and flavor. Its generous style will resonate with Pinot Noir fans who love complexity and richness. The darker fruits of blackberry, boysenberry and cherry combine like velvet, while hints of chocolate nibs and brown sugar leave a lush, elegant finish. French oak barrels harmonize the complexity to create a wine that is as nuanced and rich as its history.
Joseph Wagner
Winemaker, Belle Glos
Joseph is a fifth-generation Napa Valley winemaker with a dedicated passion for the business. Joe’s roots in the winemaking began at an early age. His family founded Caymus Vineyards in Napa Valley.
In 2001 at age 19, he rolled up his sleeves and has yet to look back. His passion and natural talent for winemaking quickly became apparent after he started his own award-winning single vineyard Pinot Noir label, Belle Glos.
In January 2014, Joe formed Copper Cane Wine & Provisions, with the goal of focusing on innovations that have always captured his interest, and to find new ways to offer the highest quality products that satisfy consumers’ appetites for genuine craftsmanship.
Country born: United States
Years in the wine industry: 15-20 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
We are driven by a passion for making wines that reflect innovation and genuine craftsmanship.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Belle Glos | 2020 | Pinot Noir | Napa Valley | Eulenloch | 26 (2022) |
| Trois Noix | 2020 | Chardonnay | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Muir Hanna Vineyard | 25 (2021) |
| Duckhorn Vineyards | 2018 | Merlot | Napa Valley | Three Palms Vineyard Block Selection | 24 (2020) |
| Quilt | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 24 (2020) | |
| Viader Vineyards & Winery | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Block B2 | 24 (2020) |
| Beringer Vineyards | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 23 (2019) | |
| Buena Vista Winery | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Purple Gold | 23 (2019) |
| Freemark Abbey | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | VanZ Vineyard | 23 (2019) |
| Louis M. Martini Winery | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Mount Veeder | Mount Veeder's Share | 23 (2019) |
| Materra, Cunat Family Vineyards | 2017 | Merlot | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | 23 (2019) | |
| PEJU | 2017 | Petit Verdot | Calistoga | Petit Pleasure | 23 (2019) |
| Red Thread Wines and Summit Lake Vineyards and Winery | 2017 | Red Wine | Howell Mountain | 23 (2019) | |
| Starmont Winery & Vineyards | 2017 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Stanly Ranch Estate | 23 (2019) |
| Ancien | 2017 | Chardonnay | Coombsville | Select Old Vines | 22 (2018) |
| Casa Nuestra | 2015 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | 22 (2018) | |
| Jarvis | 2016 | Cabernet Franc | Napa Valley | Frankly Franc | 22 (2018) |
| Kuleto Estate | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 22 (2018) | |
| Merus | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Coombsville | 22 (2018) | |
| Miner Family Winery | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Three's Company | 22 (2018) |
| Nickel & Nickel | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | John C. Sullenger Vineyard | 22 (2018) |
| Schermeister Cellars | 2017 | Chardonnay | Atlas Peak | Oak Before Smoke | 22 (2018) |
| Smith Devereux | 2016 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Ibex Reserve Red | 22 (2018) |
| Starmont Winery & Vineyards | 2016 | Pinot Noir | Los Carneros | Stanly Ranch Estate | 22 (2018) |
| Bennett Lane | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 21 (2017) | |
| Black Stallion Estate Winery | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley | Gaspare Single Vineyard | 21 (2017) |
| Burgess Cellars | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Haymaker TKO | 21 (2017) |
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| Kuleto Estate | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
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| Grgich Hills Estate | 2014 | Chardonnay | Napa Valley | Great Chicago Showdown | 19 (2015) |
| Inglenook | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Creek | 19 (2015) |
| Stags’ Leap Winery | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Stags Leap District | Estate Grown | 19 (2015) |
| Castello di Amorosa | 2012 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 18 (2014) | |
| Louis M. Martini Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 254 Meritage Blend | 18 (2014) |
| Madrigal Family Winery | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 18 (2014) | |
| Paraduxx | 2012 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | Premiere Blend | 18 (2014) |
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Winery Distribution
Belle Glos is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Alabama (International Wines)
- Alaska (Odom Corporation)
- Alaska (Southern Glazers)
- Arizona (Breakthru AZ)
- Arkansas (Southern Glazers)
- California (Southern Glazers)
- California (RNDC West)
- California (Breakthru CA)
- California (Beverages and More)
- California (Beverages and More)
- California (Breakthru Beverage Group)
- Colorado (Republic National Distributors)
- Colorado (Southern Wine & Spirits)
- Connecticut (Breakthru CT)
- Connecticut (Slocum & Sons)
- Delaware (Breakthru DE)
- Florida (Southern Glazers)
- Georgia (Empire Distributors)
- Hawaii (Southern Glazers)
- Hawaii (Johnson Brothers HI)
- Idaho (Idaho Wine Merchant)
- Idaho (S & C Importers)
- Idaho (Golden Eagle Dist.)
- Idaho (Hayden Beverage)
- Illinois (Breakthru IL)
- Illinois (Winebow)
- Illinois (Koerner Distributors)
- Indiana (Republic National Distributors)
- Iowa (Johnson Brothers)
- Kansas (Southern Glazers)
- Kentucky (Southern Glazers)
- Louisiana (Republic National Distributors)
- Maine (Central Distributors Inc.)
- Maryland (Breakthru MD)
- Maryland (Montgomery County DLC)
- Massachusetts (Martignetti-Carolina Wine Company)
- Michigan (Great Lakes Wine & Spirits)
- Michigan (Alliance Beverage Distributing)
- Minnesota (Johnson Brothers MN)
- Minnesota (Winebow)
- Mississippi (Mississippi State Tax Commission)
- Missouri (Breakthru Beverage)
- Montana (Summit Beverage)
- Montana (Bronkens Distributing)
- Montana (Intermountain Distributing)
- Montana (Eagle Beverage)
- Montana (Fun Beverage Inc.)
- Nebraska (Republic National Distributors)
- Nebraska (Johnson Brothers NE)
- Nevada (Southern Glazers Las Vegas)
- New Hampshire (Martignetti Co. of New Hampshire)
- New Jersey (Fedway Associates)
- New Jersey (Winebow)
- New Mexico (Republic National Distributors)
- New York (Southern Glazers)
- New York (Winebow)
- North Carolina (Tryon Distributing Co)
- North Carolina (Empire Distributors)
- North Carolina (American Premium Beverage)
- North Dakota (Johnson Brothers)
- Ohio (Vintage Wine Distributor)
- Ohio (Vintage Wine)
- Oklahoma (Republic National Distributors)
- Oregon (Southern Glazers)
- Pennsylvania (Breakthru PA)
- Rhode Island (Johnson Brothers)
- South Carolina (Breakthru SC)
- South Dakota (Republic National Distributors)
- South Dakota (Johnson Brothers SD)
- Tennessee (Lipman Co.)
- Tennessee (Southern Glazers)
- Tennessee (Empire Distributors of TN)
- Tennessee (Athens Distributing Co.)
- Texas (Republic National Distributors)
- Utah (Utah State Liquor Commission)
- Vermont (Farrell Distributing Corp.)
- Virginia (Republic National Distributors)
- Virginia (Winebow)
- Washington (Southern Glazers)
- West Virginia (Mountain State Beverage)
- Wisconsin (Breakthru WI)
- Wyoming (Wyoming Liquor Commission)
International:
- Bahamas (Webb Banks - Bristol Group)
- Bahamas (Webb Banks - Island Hotel)
- Barbados (Webb Banks - Massy Distribution)
- Brazil (CCN Comercial Centro Norte De Alimentos)
- Canada - Alberta (Alberta Liquor Control)
- Canada - British Columbia (British Columbia L.C.B.)
- Canada - Manitoba (Manitoba Liquor Control Commission)
- Canada - New Brunswick (New Brunswick Liquor)
- Canada - Newfoundland and Labrador (Newfoundland Liquor Corp.)
- Canada - Nova Scotia (Nova Scotia Liquor Control Commission)
- Canada - Ontario (LCBO - Whitby)
- Canada - Ontario (LCBO - Freeland Street)
- Canada - Ontario (Delta Airlines c/o Weber Ontario Wine)
- Canada - Quebec (La Celeste Levure)
- Caribbean (Webb Banks - Div-Cal Limited)
- Caribbean (Webb Banks - Byrdens & Sons)
- Caribbean (Webb Banks - A.S. Brydens LTD)
- China (Shanghai Kingbond Inc.)
- Costa Rica (Webb-Banks Distribuidora La Fl)
- Costa Rica (Webb Banks - Vinum Aura S.A.)
- Denmark (FineWines)
- Denmark (Bergman Vinimport)
- Dominican Republic (California Wine Distributors)
- Dominican Republic (Webb Banks - El Catador)
- Germany (Weingarten Eden Gmbh & Co.)
- Greece (Deals S.A.)
- Guam (Island Beverage Distributors)
- Guatemala (Webb Banks - Corchos S.A.)
- Iceland (Bergmann & Co. EHF)
- Japan (Toko Trading Co.)
- Mexico (Fortuna Wines)
- Mexico (Vinos Wagner Srl Cv)
- Norway (Carl Wine AS)
- Panama, Republic of (Webb Banks - Felipe Motta)
- Peru (Premium Brands S.A.C.)
- Puerto Rico (Webb Banks - Plaza Provision)
- Saint Kitts (Webb Banks - Corks & Screws)
- Saint Martin (Webb Banks - CC1 St. Maarten)
- Singapore (Water & Wine Limited)
- Taiwan (Sergio Valente Inc.)
- Thailand (Western Wine Company Limited)
- Thailand (California Pacific Wines LLC)
- Vietnam (Malthop Holding)