Bell Hill Vineyard, Old Weka Pass Pinot Noir, Canterbury, New Zealand ***On Allocation***, 2019

Producer Profile
Bell Hill Vineyard is a boutique winery situated in the Weka Pass area of North Canterbury, New Zealand.
Established in 1997 by Marcel Giesen and Sherwyn Veldhuizen, the vineyard occupies a former limestone quarry, which imparts unique characteristics to its wines. Known for their elegance, complexity, and longevity. The Pinot Noir exhibits layers of ripe red and dark fruits with fine tannins, while the Chardonnay offers flinty complexity and a tight structure that evolves beautifully with age.
Viticulture
The Old Weka Pass Road Pinot Noir is a multiple barrel blend from select barrels of the Slope and Quarry 10/5.
Winemaking
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.
Tasting Note
Aromatic and expressive, the nose reveals deep layers of cool blue fruits intertwined with hints of red florals. There's a graceful richness—not overpowering—complemented by baked spices and subtle herbal undertones that invite further exploration. The palate shows impressive tension and focused acidity, carried by a saline thread and a lingering lavender finish. Concentrated and powerful, with mouth-coating tannins, the wine maintains remarkable freshness and vibrancy from start to finish.
Food Matching
Duck breast with cherry and thyme jus or wild mushroom risotto.
Pinot Noir 100%
Oak Ageing:
Time:
12 Months
Type:
French Oak
% wine oaked:
100
% new oak:
87
Vegetarian
Vegan
Biodynamic
Producer works organically
12%
Closure
Screw cap
Colour
Red
Still wine
Case Size
6 x 75cl