Bell Hill Pinot Noir 2018 This has fantastic complexity and depth with aromas of cracked pepper, black raspberries, salted plums, cherries, ash, thyme and porcini, and some initial reductive smoky notes. More crushed stone and ash minerality on the palate. Creamy, velvety tannins that are melted into the wine. Medium – to full-bodied. Wonderful texture. There’s a subtle power and intensity here that remains for minutes. Drink or hold, Screw cap. 98 Points
BOB CAMPBELL MW REALREVIEW.COM NOVEMBER 2022
Bell Hill Chardonnay 2018 Wonderful focus and intensity with a seductive saline, mineral character driving a very lengthy finish. Powerful, vibrant wine with impressive energy. Distinctive. 93 Points
JAMESSUCKLING.COM NOVEMBER 2022
Bell Hill Old Weka Pass Road Pinot Noir 2018 A reductive nose but with some air you are greeted with aroma of rose, pine cone, fresh mint and strawberries. Medium-bodied with silky texture and tannins. Subtle and gentle on the palate with a solid core of pretty red fruit and flowers. A bit of saline character adds succulence. Woody spice on top of it all. Delicious. Drink now. Screw cap. 93 Points
JAMESSUCKLING.COM NOVEMBER 2022
Bell Hill Chardonnay 2018 A slightly reductive nose at first but with air you are greeted with beautiful aromas of lemon curd, rosemary, thyme and flint. Medium-bodied with silky texture. So supple and delicate while remaining nicely concentrated and long. The palate evolves but always remains elegant and refined. A bit of phenolic texture at the finish. A pleasure to drink. But will improve with age. Drink or hold. Screw cap. 97 Points
