{"product_id":"2020-bell-hill-shelf-pinot-noir","title":"2020 Bell Hill Shelf Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 Bell Hill Shelf Pinot Noir is an incredibly rare wine and one of the most sought-after in all of the Southern Hemisphere. Pulling massive 99-point and 98-point scores from James Suckling and Stephen Wong respectively, this is a wine of intense character and depth, right at the apex of NZ's fine wine scene.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from a minuscule six-barrel blend, it brings together fruit from the Shelf 1998, Shelf Top 2007-2008, and Shelf West 2009 plantings. After spending 28 to 29 days on skins, the fruit was basket-pressed and aged for 12 months in 100% new French oak. It then rested for another nine months in tank before bottling, resulting in a microscopic run of just 1,596 bottles and 100 magnums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt opens with flint, chalk, and blood-orange aromas , revealing a tightly wound core of wild forest strawberries, blue fruits, and reduced black currant. Velvety tannins and a lithe acidity provide a fine-boned structure , leading to a long, perfumed finish layered with violet, leather, and a hint of bitter chocolate. It is absolutely built for the cellar. Three bottles available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Such depth and complexity without power—it’s about intensity and character. Drinkable but will age beautifully. Screw cap.\"\u003cbr\u003e- James Suckling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Confidently powerful with surprisingly youthful restraint which is barely able to contain the intense concentration within... Although it is already six years old, this is still a baby and will require many more years before it reveals its true qualities.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Stephen Wong (The Real Review)\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Bell Hill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43097774850091,"sku":"2020 Bell Hill Shelf Pinot Noir","price":675.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2020BellHillShelfPinotNoir.png?v=1772058837","url":"https:\/\/www.differentdrop.com\/products\/2020-bell-hill-shelf-pinot-noir","provider":"Different Drop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}