Is Meiomi made by Belle Glos?

Meiomi was born from Belle Glos, a single-vineyard Pinot Noir label owned by Wagner and named for his grandmother, Lorna Belle Glos. Wagner was so impressed with the quality of the wine that he sought to expand the family’s Pinot Noir offerings, and Meiomi was born.

What wine is similar to Meiomi?

The closest comparison point I can think of here is La Crema Willamette Valley Pinot Noir. If you like Meiomi and you’re looking for “more” perhaps as a holiday splurge try the single vineyard Belle Glos wines. They’re about as big as Pinot Noir can be, and when they’re on they’re amazing. Las Alturas is my favorite.

Does Caymus own Meiomi?

Wagner developed Meiomi in 2006 while he was a winemaker at Caymus, which is headed by his father, Chuck, and the wine was released in 2009. In 2010, the brand sold 90,000 cases. While Meiomi is best known for its Pinot Noir, Wagner introduced a Chardonnay in 2014.

Who owns Meiomi now?

Constellation Brands Inc.
Constellation Brands Inc. announced a deal Wednesday to purchase the Napa Valley-based Meiomi wine brand for $315 million, the latest marker of consolidation in the North Coast wine industry as vintners stock up on labels priced at $20 or more per bottle.

Does Meiomi have a winery?

Meiomi Wines is a California winery established by Joe Wagner in 2007. Meiomi produces a small collection of wines, sourced from multiple AVAs (American Viticultural Area) throughout California, in particular Sonoma County, Monterey County and Santa Barbara County.

Who owns Belle Glos Pinot Noir?

Joe Wagner
Each Vineyard Designate is crafted to distill the purest essence of the locale into elegant expressions of California Pinot Noir. Owner/winemaker, Joe Wagner chose the name Belle Glos (pronounced “BELL GLOSS”) to honor his grandmother, Lorna Belle Glos Wagner.

What happened to Meiomi Pinot Noir?

Meiomi Pinot Everywhere and not a Drop to Drink And again the price was falling fast. Now it sells for roughly $16.00 a bottle. It turns out, Constellation Brands, a Fortune 500 International Beverage conglomerate bought Meiomi for $315 million. A hefty price for a single brand with no vineyards included in the price.

Is Meiomi Pinot Noir high in sugar?

Meiomi Pinot Noir has a very distinctive aroma and flavor profile consisting of very ripe blackberry and black currant fruit, a prominent oak overlay expressed as dark chocolate, cola, espresso and vanilla, a touch of violet and other floral notes, and slight sweetness due to residual sugar.

Is Caymus a 100 Cabernet?

1. Caymus Vineyards Special Selection Cabernet Sauvignon. The Caymus Special Selection is a varietal wine made from 100% Cabernet Sauvignon grapes. It is bold and concentrated, with a lovely sweet touch that is typical of Napa Valley Cabernets.

Why is Caymus so popular?

Our hypothesis for the popularity of Caymus comes down to approachability, distinctive style, and a superior vineyard experience that elevates the brand. One of the most appealing things about Caymus is that it is ready to drink now.

What do you need to know about Meiomi wine?

Boosted by chart-topping national appetites for Pinot Noir, Meiomi is now a wildly popular label with its fair share of detractors. Love it or hate it, you should know about it. Here are nine things to learn about the Central Coast’s Meiomi Wines. Some family meals have $315 million on the table.

How did Meiomi Pinot noir get its name?

According to Wagner, Meiomi means “coastal” in Wappo, the language spoken by the indigenous people of Northern California. Wappo is also the name of their tribe. Have you thanked a grandmother today? Meiomi was born from Belle Glos, a single-vineyard Pinot Noir label named for his grandmother, Lorna Belle Glose.

What are the different flavors of Belle Glos?

Dark ruby red in color with satisfying aromas of boysenberry, dark cherry and mulberry along with delicate hints of baking spices, dill, cola, nutmeg and vanilla. On the palate, bold flavors of cranberry, ripe plum, cherry and super-ripe strawberry are uplifted by gentle notes of cocoa powder and sweet fig for a generous and silky mouthfeel.

Where does Belle Glos Pinot noir come from?

Belle Glos showcases, under one label, the distinctive Pinot Noirs we produce from top growing areas in California. My family made Pinot Noir from Napa Valley grapes from 1972 until 1990.