Belle Glos Las Alturas Pinot Noir is a distinctive single-vineyard wine from the Santa Lucia Highlands appellation in Monterey County. The vineyard name "Las Alturas" means "the heights" in Spanish, reflecting its location on one of the highest grape-growing benches in the region at elevations up to 1,200 feet. At this elevation, the sunny but cool coastal climate creates a wine that is robust, expressive, and full-bodied, balanced by firm acidity.

This 2023 vintage Pinot Noir displays a deep garnet color with an aromatic medley of black cherry, marionberry, ripe plum, and a hint of anise. On the palate, luscious fruit flavors of ripe cherries, cranberries, and raspberries intermingle with nuances of baking spices, clove, vanilla, and a whisper of mocha. The wine's silky texture and supple tannins create a luxurious mouthfeel with subtle notes of oak and earthiness.

Produced by fifth-generation winemaker Joseph Wagner, who founded Belle Glos in 2001 to honor his grandmother Lorna Belle Glos Wagner, this wine is aged in French oak barrels to preserve its natural character and complexity. The vineyard is meticulously farmed with various Pinot Noir clones matched to individual slopes and soil attributes, with yields kept low to preserve fruit intensity. This wine scored 96 points from critics and is priced at $55.00 from the winery.