# 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.
- Title: Belle Glos marks 25 years with bold anniversary pinot · Maxim
- Summary: Winemaker Joe Wagner celebrates his California brand's quarter-century with a new release that blends fruit from three counties. Belle Glos' 25th Anniversary…
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- Source: Maxim — https://maxim.com/food-drink/wine-of-the-week-belle-glos-25th-anniversary-edition
- Published: 2026-09-18T08:30:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: belle glos, joe wagner, pinot noir, california wine, anniversary release, winemaking, wine tasting, caymus, wine of the week
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Belle Glos' 25th Anniversary Pinot Noir combines grapes from three distinct California regions into one bold wine, priced at $55.