From one of my favourite Pinot Noir producers, Belle Glos, comes this stunning pink wine, which gives partial proceeds from each bottle, to breast cancer research.
Oeil de Perdix, in French translates to eye of the partridge, which refers to the colour of the rose juice.
In fact it's a brilliant pinky-copper shade and it will entice you with fragrant orange peel and rose petal notes wrapped inside raspberry, red cherries and honeysuckle. It has a silky weight on the tongue and plenty of bright citrus and berry flavours. Very nice concentration here, a lick of sweetness makes the fruit pop and the finish is crisp and slightly spicy.
Delish.
Recommended pairings: seafood, white meats or simple platters of grilled veggies, cheese and salami.

©copyright 2012 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - July 25th, 2012

One of my favourite Pinot Noir producers in Sonoma - Belle Glos is part of the Caymus Family of Wines, owned and run by the Wagner family of Napa Valley. Chuck Wagner's son, Joseph, is to thank for the Belle Glos Pinot Noirs.
The Clark & Telephone will seduce you with sweet raspberry and cherry notes, crushed violets and exotoc spice, rainforest floor and hints of pepper. It is a silky wine but does not lack power - in a most elegant way. Spicy red fruit and cola spice flavours lead the palate, the finish is long and potent.
Delicious.

©copyright 2011 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - November 29th, 2011

Joseph Wagner, son of Chuck (of the well-known Caymus, Napa Valley) makes this delicious Pinot Noir from Monterey County (57%), Santa Barbara County (23%) and Sonoma County (20%).
Under a new smooth-look screwcap it is a consistent wine offering up seductive aromas of black raspberry, cherry, cedar and violets with leather and warm spice anchored by an earthy core. It seduces on the palate as well - silky and bright with juicy fruit, cocoa and savoury flavours. The finish is slightly spicy and wonderfully smooth.
It is a satisfying Pinot Noir, which undoubtedly offers great value!

©copyright 2011 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - November 28th, 2011

The Meomi Pinot Noir has a brooding intensity that reveals aromas of black cherry, cedar chips and dried flowers with a heart of forest floor and rich dark earth. A velvety palate unveils ripe cherry, spicebox and vanilla, the finish is bittersweet and smoky with a good dose of cedar.
Now sporting an easy access screw-cap, this firm Pinot Noir is deceptively powerful and will hold its own against duck or lamb or succulent mushroom ravioli.
©copyright 2010 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - February 10th, 2010

Lush!
Sweet, ripe berries, black cherry and fragrant floral aromas with cocoa and leathery undertones. Supple and silky on the palate - flavours of chocolate covered berries, pepper, tobacco and sweeter spiced licorice and smooth vanilla on the finish.
Delicious!
©copyright 2008 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - July 3rd, 2008