{"product_id":"2020-bell-hill-old-weka-pass-road-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2020 Bell Hill Old Weka Pass Road Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe 2020 Bell Hill Old Weka Pass Road Pinot Noir is a compelling introduction to one of New Zealand’s most revered Pinot Noir producers. Sourced from younger vines and selected parcels within the Bell Hill estate in North Canterbury, this wine captures the estate’s signature purity, mineral tension, and structural finesse. The 2020 vintage offers remarkable clarity and elegance, delivering both immediate charm and serious pedigree.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyard and Winemaking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBell Hill’s limestone-rich vineyards in Waikari are among New Zealand’s most distinctive terroirs for Pinot Noir, producing wines of precision and depth. Fruit for Old Weka Pass Road is hand-harvested and fermented with indigenous yeasts, with a thoughtful proportion of whole bunches to build aromatic complexity and texture. Maturation in French oak barriques allows the wine to integrate seamlessly while preserving vineyard expression and natural energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eLifted aromas of red cherry, wild strawberry, and cranberry unfold with notes of rose petal, spice, and crushed stone. The palate is finely detailed and vibrant, offering pure red fruit, savoury complexity, and silky tannins. Bright natural acidity and mineral drive carry through to a long, poised finish with precision and elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle and Character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe 2020 Old Weka Pass Road reflects Bell Hill’s unmistakable style — restrained, transparent, and finely structured. It offers a beautifully accessible expression of the estate’s philosophy while maintaining the depth and seriousness expected from this iconic producer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellaring and Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eEnjoy now with decanting, or cellar for 8–12 years as further savoury complexity develops. Ideal with roast duck, quail, mushroom dishes, or fine poultry preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAbout Bell Hill\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wines of Bell Hill hold an almost mythical status amongst collectors of New Zealand's finest and rarest wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarcel Giesen and Sherwyn Veldhuizen reject the term 'winemakers', they consider themselves 'winegrowers', seeing the creation of wine as a wholistic, all-encompassing mission. Their Bell Hill dream commenced in 1995 when they found their dream plot of land: a limestone slope in North Canterbury that would be perfect for growing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with incredible structure and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eToday their wines are rarely seen outside of the finest restaurants. The role-call of critical acclaim for these wines is as long as your arm. No list of New Zealand's most important wines would be complete without these beautiful creations.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Craft Republic Liquor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51216479224123,"sku":"7136585013","price":299.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0839\/1540\/7675\/files\/BellHillOldWekaPassRoadPinotNoir750ml_3f6a30de-57e3-4e8f-8c52-1e4b8661a377.png?v=1778146287","url":"https:\/\/craftrepublic.com.au\/products\/2020-bell-hill-old-weka-pass-road-pinot-noir-750ml","provider":"Craft Republic Liquor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}