{"product_id":"2011-bell-hill-pinot-noir","title":"2011 Bell Hill Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThis is an exceptionally rare, fully mature library release of the cult icon Pinot Noir from Bell Hill. Located in the Weka Pass sub-region of North Canterbury, New Zealand, Bell Hill is world-famous for its high-density, Burgundian-style vineyard plantings carved directly into an old lime quarry. This intense limestone-rich terroir lends their wines a structural precision, chalky minerality, and structural longevity that is virtually unmatched in the Southern Hemisphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eThe 2011 vintage was a cool and low-yielding season that produced wines of incredible aromatic beauty, structural tension, and longevity. Total production for this vintage was highly restricted, yielding a minuscule run of just 2,366 bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eHaving spent well over a decade in the bottle, the 2011 Pinot Noir has evolved magnificently into a profound, tertiary masterpiece. It opens with an incredibly expressive and complex bouquet of dried cherries, dark cranberries, and pomegranate, overlaying deep layers of damp forest floor, sweet spice, dried thyme, and a distinct, smoky limestone reduction. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied and beautifully resolved. The vibrant, cool-climate acidity remains perfectly lively, effortlessly lifting the savory mid-palate and driving into a deeply persistent, dry, and distinctly saline mineral finish framed by silk-like, fine-grained tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/b\u003e 2011\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRegion\/Appellation:\u003c\/b\u003e Weka Pass, North Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/b\u003e Bell Hill Vineyard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eGrape:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e Fully Mature, Complex, and Savory Icon Red Pinot Noir with Exceptional Mineral Tension\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePerfect for (food pairing):\u003c\/b\u003e Pan-seared or slow-roasted duck breast with a wild mushroom or cherry reduction, wood-roasted quail or pheasant, slow-cooked venison loin with an earthy herb rub, or classic boeuf bourguignon. Its mature, complex forest-floor and limestone character also makes it a spectacular match for truffle-infused risottos, artisanal charcuterie, or a selection of premium, well-aged soft cheeses like Epoisses or soft Brie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HaoYue Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43652548624458,"sku":null,"price":485.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/2485\/9722\/files\/ChatGPTImageJun2_2026_09_42_33PM.png?v=1780400593","url":"https:\/\/haoyuefinewine.com.au\/products\/2011-bell-hill-pinot-noir","provider":"HaoYue Fine Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}