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Belle Glos marks 25 years with bold anniversary pinot
Winemaker Joe Wagner celebrates his California brand's quarter-century with a new release that blends fruit from three counties.
In brief
Winemaker Joe Wagner celebrates his California brand's quarter-century with a new release that blends fruit from three counties. Belle Glos' 25th Anniversary Pinot Noir combines grapes from three distinct California regions into one bold wine, priced at $55. Originally reported by Maxim.
Meet the viral winemaker
Joe Wagner became a TikTok sensation dipping wine bottles in melting wax, but he's actually the fifth generation winemaker in his family.
Family legacy in wine
His father Chuck Wagner founded Caymus, and Joe grew up learning the wine business before launching Belle Glos in 2001.
A quarter-century milestone
Belle Glos just released its 25th Anniversary Pinot Noir, celebrating the brand's journey since its 2001 founding.
Three counties, one blend
The anniversary Pinot Noir combines fruit from three different California counties, each selected for distinct characteristics that create Belle Glos' signature boldness.
The signature wax top
The 25th Anniversary edition features Belle Glos' iconic wax-dipped bottle top, the visual signature that made Joe Wagner famous on social media.
Price and availability
The 25th Anniversary Pinot Noir is priced at $55 per bottle.
What it means
Belle Glos' 25th Anniversary Pinot Noir combines grapes from three distinct California regions into one bold wine, priced at $55.
