Bell Hill Pinot Noir 2017, Waipara, North Canterbury

Deeply complex, youthful and enticing bouquet. Aromas of earthy mineral then fruit then scents of oak, spice and flowers. On the palate - tense, youthful, textured, fruity and dry. Flavours grow, evolve and change as the wine begins to open up in glass. After twenty minutes it is different again while holding to the core of red berries and sweet plum, red currants and barrel spices, mineral and red flowers. A delicious and complex wine with an abundance of fine wood and fruit tannins, persistent, lengthy and desirable. Best drinking from 2022 through 2032+. Store well.

97 Points

Outstanding

I make no secret of the fact that I am a huge fan of the wines that are made at Bell Hill, as well as the leadership and contribution to New Zealand’s wine sector that Marcel and Sherwyn continue to make.