{"product_id":"2021-bell-hill-pinot-noir","title":"2021 Bell Hill Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\" id=\"p-rc_02809bcc7047badd-73\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-887 citation-end-887\"\u003eThis is a legendary, highly sought-after, cult-status Pinot Noir from Bell Hill, widely regarded as one of New Zealand's absolute pinnacle wine estates.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"2\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-886 citation-end-886\"\u003eEstablished in 1995 on a unique limestone slope in the Weka Pass area of North Canterbury, Bell Hill was designed to replicate the lime-rich conditions of Burgundy.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"3\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-885 citation-end-885\"\u003eThis incredible micro-terroir allows them to produce wines of unparalleled structure, tension, and chalky minerality.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\" id=\"p-rc_02809bcc7047badd-74\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-884 citation-end-884\"\u003eThe 2021 vintage threw notable seasonal challenges at the estate, including spring frosts that significantly reduced yields.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"5\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-883 citation-end-883\"\u003eHowever, meticulous hand-sorting and painstaking attention to detail ensured that the remaining fruit was of spectacular quality.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"6\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-882 citation-end-882\"\u003eA minuscule production of just 3,729 bottles was drawn from an elite 13-barrel blend of their premium, organically farmed parcels—including the Shelf, Quarry Rootlings, Roadblock, and Slope.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"7\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\" id=\"p-rc_02809bcc7047badd-75\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-881 citation-end-881\"\u003eIn its youth, the 2021 release is intensely concentrated, brooding, and energetic.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"8\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-880 citation-end-880\"\u003eIt opens with a complex, earthy, and aromatic bouquet of dried strawberries, wild raspberries, and hibiscus, closely woven with dried thyme, oyster shells, and delicate gunpowder smoke.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"9\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-879 citation-end-879\"\u003eOn the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with a brilliant, fine-boned elegance.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"10\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-878 citation-end-878\"\u003eIt shows a tightly coiled, savory mid-palate of sour cherry, black peach, and dark chocolate, driven by a vibrant spine of crystalline acidity and framed by dusty, velvety, submerged tannins that lead into an exceptionally long, salivating, and distinctly saline mineral finish.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"11\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\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\" id=\"p-rc_02809bcc7047badd-76\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-877\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-877\"\u003eVintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"citation-877 citation-end-877\"\u003e 2021\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"12\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\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 Pure, Taut, and High-Impact Icon Red Pinot Noir with Great Saline Mineral Drive\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 duck breast with an orange zest or wild berry reduction, roasted squab or quail, slow-cooked venison loin with a delicate herb rub, or a classic Burgundian coq au vin. Its fascinating savory complexity and high-toned energy also make it a spectacular pairing for earthy dishes featuring fresh black truffles, wild chanterelle mushrooms, wood-roasted game birds, or a selection of premium, delicate charcuterie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HaoYue Fine Wine","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43652548001866,"sku":null,"price":385.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/2485\/9722\/files\/ChatGPTImageJun2_2026_09_40_07PM.png?v=1780400448","url":"https:\/\/haoyuefinewine.com.au\/products\/2021-bell-hill-pinot-noir","provider":"HaoYue Fine Wine","version":"1.0","type":"link"}