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What truly distinguishes the Clark \u0026amp; Telephone bottling is its source material: 52-year-old own-rooted vines of the rare Martini clone, an heirloom Pinot Noir selection considered one of the first to grace California's coastlands and now something of a lost treasure in the state's viticultural history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 14.8%  |  Origin: Santa Maria Valley, California  |  Vintage: 2020  |  Producer: Belle Glos (Copper Cane Wines \u0026amp; Spirits \/ Joe Wagner)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelle Glos is the Pinot Noir-focused label from winemaker Joe Wagner, operating under the Copper Cane Wines and Spirits umbrella. The Clark \u0026amp; Telephone Vineyard sits in Santa Maria Valley, one of California's coolest and most fog-influenced growing regions, where the old-vine Martini clone plantings benefit from a long, slow ripening season. Production begins with a 14-day cold soak to maximize color and flavor extraction before fermentation proceeds in a combination of open-top and closed-top stainless steel tanks. The wine then ages in French oak barrels, which lend structure and subtle spice without masking the vineyard's character. Among Belle Glos's vineyard-designate lineup — which includes Las Alturas and Dairyman — Clark \u0026amp; Telephone stands apart for its concentration and the genetic rarity of its vine stock.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep ruby red in the glass with scarlet highlights. The nose opens with thick, bountiful aromas of red cherry, raspberry jam, and cranberry, layered with clove, cedar, mace, and holiday baking spices. Milk chocolate emerges as the wine opens further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e The entry is viscous and powerful, immediately coating the palate with baked strawberry, ripe cherry, and blueberry pie flavors. At mid-palate, kirsch and allspice notes take hold alongside nutmeg and licorice, supported by luscious acidity and medium-grained tannins. The texture is rich and lively throughout, giving the wine a sense of weight unusual for Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm and structured, with lingering chocolate mousse notes and crushed dark fruit that persist well after the sip. The tannins resolve smoothly, leaving a spiced, slightly savory impression that invites another glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eHow to Drink Clark \u0026amp; Telephone\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServing this wine slightly below room temperature — around 60–64°F — allows its layered aromatics to shine without letting the alcohol dominate. 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The palate is viscous and full-bodied with lively acidity and medium-grained tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow does Clark \u0026amp; Telephone compare to Meiomi Pinot Noir?\u003c\/strong\u003e Both brands share a Wagner family lineage — Joe Wagner created Meiomi before it was sold to Constellation Brands — and both favor a richer, fruit-driven style of Pinot Noir. Clark \u0026amp; Telephone is a single-vineyard wine from old-vine Martini clone plantings in Santa Maria Valley, giving it more concentration and complexity than Meiomi's multi-appellation blend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Clark \u0026amp; Telephone good for sipping neat?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely — its layered aromatics, rich texture, and structured finish make it a rewarding pour on its own, especially with a brief decant to open up the spice and chocolate notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Clark \u0026amp; Telephone made?\u003c\/strong\u003e The grapes are grown in the Clark \u0026amp; Telephone Vineyard in Santa Maria Valley, a cool-climate AVA on California's Central Coast. The wine is produced by Belle Glos under the Copper Cane Wines and Spirits portfolio, led by winemaker Joe Wagner.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Clark \u0026amp; Telephone?\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted duck breast works well with the wine's cherry and allspice profile. Mushroom risotto complements its earthy undertones. Herb-crusted lamb plays off the clove and cedar notes. Aged Gruyère echoes its richness without competing. Dark chocolate desserts mirror the chocolate mousse character on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat sizes does Clark \u0026amp; Telephone come in?\u003c\/strong\u003e The standard release is a 750ml bottle, which is the most widely available format for this vineyard-designate wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Clark \u0026amp; Telephone worth the price?\u003c\/strong\u003e It positions as a premium single-vineyard Pinot Noir, sitting above everyday California Pinot Noirs but below cult-level producers. 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A few minutes of aeration in the glass will help the secondary spice and savory notes unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere is Dairyman Vineyard made?\u003c\/strong\u003e The wine is produced by Belle Glos Winery from the Dairyman Vineyard, located in the Russian River Valley AVA of Sonoma County, California. The vineyard site, a former dairy farm, was first planted in 2000 on soils well-suited to Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat foods pair well with Dairyman Vineyard?\u003c\/strong\u003e Roasted duck breast complements the wine's dark cherry and spice notes. Mushroom risotto echoes its earthy, savory undertones. Grilled lamb chops match its weight and tannin structure. Dark chocolate desserts mirror the cocoa thread running through the finish. 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Scored 89 points by Wine Enthusiast critic Virginie Boone on the 2020 vintage, this Blanc de Noir stands apart from most rosés because the Pinot Noir grapes are grown specifically with the intention of making rosé — not as a byproduct of red wine production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuick Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e ABV: 13.3%  |  Origin: Sonoma County, California  |  Blanc de Noir Rosé  |  Winery: Belle Glos, Rutherford, CA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003eProduction \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBelle Glos produces this rosé by lightly pressing whole clusters of Pinot Noir, extracting just enough skin contact to achieve its signature copper-tinged hue without heavy tannin extraction. 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