Owner and winemaker, Joe Wagner, the youngest son of Chuck Wagner, had a career advantage right out of the gate. Caymus Vineyards was founded by his father, Chuck, and his grandfather, Charlie, in 1971. He and his siblings also joined the business and were allowed to build up their own brands. Having completed the Wine Executive Program at UC Davis, Joe started his first brand with Belle Glos and then ventured into Meiomi under the Wagner Family of Wines portfolio.

At 19, Joe launched Belle Glos, dedicated to producing vineyard-designated Pinot Noirs from California’s top coastal regions. He then developed Meiomi Pinot Noir, a brand that Constellation purchased for $315 million in 2015.

Joe chose the name Belle Glos to honor his grandmother, Lorna Belle Glos Wagner. Lorna was a co-founder of Caymus Vineyards, an inspirational figure to Joseph and an avid lover of Pinot Noir.

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