2020 Bell Hill Old Weka Pass Pinot Noir

Bell Hill |North Canterbury |Pinot Noir
Three and a half barrels of younger-vine Pinot Noir from the legendary Bell Hill vineyard, with a bit of bottle age.
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The Old Weka Pass Road Pinot Noir offers a glimpse into the world of Bell Hill. Sourced from select parcels of the Slope and Quarry 10/5 blocks, this 2020 release is a masterclass in balance and refinement, shaped by meticulous viticulture and sensitive winemaking.

Hand-picked and crafted with 41% whole bunch inclusion, the wine matured for 12 months in 87% new French oak before a further nine months settling in tank. Bottled in early 2022, only 1,046 bottles were produced.

The 2020 opens with lifted spice, wild bramble and berry fruits, intertwined with hints of sage and the alluring complexity of whole bunch ferment. The palate is supple and elegant, driven by sweet red fruits, lively acidity and a finely tuned mineral thread. The finish is poised and salivating, showing a quiet depth and structure that hints at rewarding mid-term cellaring.

Bright, complex and finely detailed, this is a wonderfully expressive Bell Hill Pinot to enjoy while your flagship bottles rest in the cellar.

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    2018 Bell Hill Old Weka Pass Pinot Noir
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    A true stunner!

    Top class Pinot Noir from solid producer. Impressive complexity with a lengthy finish, beautifully balanced!

The Old Weka Pass Road Pinot Noir is a 3.5-barrel blend from select barrels of the Slope and Quarry 10/5. The handling on skins is the same as for the Bell Hill, the proportion of whole bunch was 41% and the wine had 87% new French oak. It was racked and blended after 12 months in barrel, then had 9 months in tank before bottling on the 11th of January 2022 with 3.63 pH, 5.2g/L TA, and 14% alcohol. 1,046 bottles were produced.

Lifted spice, bramble and berry notes, some sage and whole bunch complexity, sweet fruited elegant wine, salivating, complex palate lift with a fine mineral and tannin profile giving shape and definition to the wine. Lovely and accessible, beguiling with inner depth and a finely poised finish.

Price Bracket $101 and Above
Type Red
Body Medium Bodied
Variety Pinot Noir
Country New Zealand
Region North Canterbury
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Size 750ml
Vintage 2020
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