Belle Glos

Balade Sta. Rita Hills Pinot Noir

9.113 ratings

9.01 pro ratings

Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA

Pinot Noir

Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish

Top Notes For

Sipping Fine Wine

9.0

Deep Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, floral notes and baking spice. On the palate flavors of juicy cherry and ripe strawberry with pepper, floral notes and cinnamon spice. Full-bodied, fine smooth tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and an earthy mineral character. Nice!

Deep Ruby color with aromas of red fruits, floral notes and baking spice. On the palate flavors of juicy cherry and ripe strawberry with pepper, floral notes and cinnamon spice. Full-bodied, fine smooth tannins, long finish ending with fruit, spice and an earthy mineral character. Nice!

Jul 8th, 2023

8.6

After you fight past the ridiculous wax, it’s a bit hot and sticky. But it opens out nicely, lots of ripe red fruits

After you fight past the ridiculous wax, it’s a bit hot and sticky. But it opens out nicely, lots of ripe red fruits

Nov 2nd, 2025

9.2

Wow-this wine gives a bit more ummpphh than your typical Pinot. Stood up to a ribeye and the flavors still shined through.

Wow-this wine gives a bit more ummpphh than your typical Pinot. Stood up to a ribeye and the flavors still shined through.

Apr 26th, 2024

9.3

Bold, dry and fruity

Bold, dry and fruity

Feb 20th, 2024

9.0

amahhhhzing

amahhhhzing

Dec 19th, 2023

Wayne Stargardt

9.3

Among our favorite Pinots. Velvety smooth. Chocolate, plums, cherries, with slight acid undertones. Long, luscious finish.

Among our favorite Pinots. Velvety smooth. Chocolate, plums, cherries, with slight acid undertones. Long, luscious finish.

Aug 20th, 2023

Wayne Stargardt

9.3

Deliciously chewy! Peppery but also floral. Enjoyable with nice lingering finish. One of our dependable favorites.

Deliciously chewy! Peppery but also floral. Enjoyable with nice lingering finish. One of our dependable favorites.

Mar 10th, 2023

9.1

Another winner. Good mix of fruit and spice.

Another winner. Good mix of fruit and spice.

Dec 24th, 2022

Stephen Fitzpatrick

8.9

Stephen had this a year ago

Stephen had this a year ago

Jun 7th, 2024

9.3

Kevin had this 2 years ago

Kevin had this 2 years ago

Apr 5th, 2024