Australia & NZ
These far-flung wine regions may be referred to ‘new’ when compared against the historic European wine regions, but they have a long winemaking history. Spared from Phylloxera, Australia in particular has world's highest concentration of venerable vines and legendary producers such as Penfolds, Henschke and Tyrell’s have been around for over 150 years. Though for many years piggybacking on Europe’s successes, branding their own wines as ‘Chablis’, ‘Hermitage’ etc., Australia now have created a real identity of their own, making inimitable styles like Coonawarra Cabernet or Hunter Valley Semillon.
New Zealand doesn’t quite have as an extensive history but has established itself in an astonishingly short amount of time as a reliable source of whistle clean, distinctive examples of varietals like Pinot Noir and Sauvignon Blanc.
Australia & NZ
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With an impeccable sense of balance, the Akitu A1 Pinot Noir 2013, produced by Akitu winery in the illustrious Central Otago region of New Zealand, manifests the exceptional terroir of its home ground. This vintage is derived from handpicked, hand sorted, and de-stemmed grapes, set apart by its compelling complexity and expressive dark fruit notes. The wine’s ageing in French oak barrels for 16 months only accentuates its wraparound texture, harmonising ever so elegantly with the layers of ripe red and black cherry, entwined with hushed whispers of lavender and earthy undertones.
Esteemed winegrower Andrew Donaldson's philosophy shines through - letting the vineyard express itself. Akitu A1 Pinot Noir 2013 brings to the fore the qualities of its specific clone mix and the unique sub-alpine climate it thrives in, culminating in a wine that's ethereal yet deeply rooted. Templating fine wine, it truly captures the essence and precision of world-class Pinot Noir.
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International Wine Challenge (96)
Delightful, harmonious, elegant Pinot with complex flavours of a savoury, dark fruit, leafy notes and hints of smoky oak. Delicious; still in its youth. Vibrant, youthful wine with all to play for.Inc. GSTSG$711.16 -
The Akitu Pinot Noir Blanc 2020 is a creation of exceptional brilliance from the famed wine region of Central Otago, New Zealand. Showcasing an expressive blend of high-altitude harvested Pinot Noir, Akitu meticulously ferments it as a white wine. Crafted by winemaker PJ Charteris, the grapes are hand-picked ensuring only the finest are selected. Minimal intervention natural yeast fermentation imbues a subtle complexity, enhancing the character of its premium fruit expression.
Proudly hailing from Akitu's unique vineyard location, encircled by jagged mountain ranges, the mineral-rich soils and delicate microclimate contribute to its notable distinctiveness. Imparting a surprising depth for a white wine, this 'blanc de noir’ resonates with fresh red fruit nuances, gentle florals and a touch of spice. The Akitu Pinot Noir Blanc 2020 strikes a delightful balance, delicate and bold with a captivating, long, dry finish. A testament to Akitu's passion for transcending boundaries, it obtains global recognition for its innovative strain on classic vinification.
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Wine Advocate (95)
While the purist in me prefers single-varietal wines, the pleasure seeker (the drinker) loves a blend. Here, in the 2022 Old Quarter GSM, the confluence of varieties creates a soft cushion of flavor in the mouth. This is perhaps not as intellectually driven as some of the Polygon wines, but it undoubtedly has more joy and satisfaction in the glass. There is mineral and fine tannin heaped upon purple fruit and licorice. The tannins are, as with all of the Alkina wines, a prominent feature and yet very finely milled. This is a totally gorgeous wine. I like it a lot.Inc. GSTSG$545.48 -
Decanter (98)
Delicate yet formidable, this wine’s dense, multiple layers of complex texture and flavour speak eloquently. There’s fresh raspberry and graphite, rhubarb and red earth, dark plum and ironstone, and a suggestion of sage and nutmeg among blackberry bite, caressed by fine tannins. Sourced from only 200 vines planted in the 1950s, this 0.27ha micro-terroir boasts red-brown earth over limestone with traces of iron, providing fruit of rare depth and concentration. More sensuous and ethereal that its raw-boned sibling Alkina Polygon 5, but their common characteristic is extraordinary length of the purest flavours.Inc. GSTSG$575.32 -
Decanter (98)
Delicate yet formidable, this wine’s dense, multiple layers of complex texture and flavour speak eloquently. There’s fresh raspberry and graphite, rhubarb and red earth, dark plum and ironstone, and a suggestion of sage and nutmeg among blackberry bite, caressed by fine tannins. Sourced from only 200 vines planted in the 1950s, this 0.27ha micro-terroir boasts red-brown earth over limestone with traces of iron, providing fruit of rare depth and concentration. More sensuous and ethereal that its raw-boned sibling Alkina Polygon 5, but their common characteristic is extraordinary length of the purest flavours.Inc. GSTSG$853.18 -
The World of Fine Wine (98)
Red and purples. There is a complex yet glorious aroma to this wine. Blueberries, spices, chocolate. Wonderfully fragrant. the texture is compellingly supple. Finely balanced and with a pleasing flick of vibrant acidity. Cherries emerge on the palate and a tobacco-leaf/cigar-box note (reminiscent of a fine Cohiba Siglo VI). Chalky the tannins might be, but they quickly dissolve into something wonderfully cushiony and gentle. Elegance personified. A superb Grenache.Inc. GSTSG$575.76 -
The World of Fine Wine (98)
Red and purples. There is a complex yet glorious aroma to this wine. Blueberries, spices, chocolate. Wonderfully fragrant. the texture is compellingly supple. Finely balanced and with a pleasing flick of vibrant acidity. Cherries emerge on the palate and a tobacco-leaf/cigar-box note (reminiscent of a fine Cohiba Siglo VI). Chalky the tannins might be, but they quickly dissolve into something wonderfully cushiony and gentle. Elegance personified. A superb Grenache.Inc. GSTSG$863.63 -
The World of Fine Wine (97)
Even darker in colour than No. 3, and the aroma here is a little more closed at even this early stage, not quite as alluring. Warm earth, chocolate, black fruits, a hint of woodsmoke. This is more burly, more concentrated. Excellent complexity. The tannins here are not as cashmere-like - more chalky and firmer, more mouth-coating; perhaps more what one expects from Grenache. Fuller in flavor, great structure, bright acidity, and a very long finish. Another superb wine and again, a great future. Indeed, this would seem to have an even longer-focus than No. 3.Inc. GSTSG$576.33 -
The World of Fine Wine (97)
Even darker in colour than No. 3, and the aroma here is a little more closed at even this early stage, not quite as alluring. Warm earth, chocolate, black fruits, a hint of woodsmoke. This is more burly, more concentrated. Excellent complexity. The tannins here are not as cashmere-like - more chalky and firmer, more mouth-coating; perhaps more what one expects from Grenache. Fuller in flavor, great structure, bright acidity, and a very long finish. Another superb wine and again, a great future. Indeed, this would seem to have an even longer-focus than No. 3.Inc. GSTSG$753.32 -
The Real Review (96)
Line-priced with the Home Block Pinot Noir, this is a slightly more robust style thanks, perhaps, to more clay-rich soils. It's an elegant pinot noir with cherry, spice, anise, floral, violet, cigar box and fine, stemmy tannins. A little closed at this stage but with the potential to develop well with bottle age.Inc. GSTSG$947.71 -
Raymond Chan (100)
Full, even, black-hued ruby-red with youthful purple tints. The nose is very full with softly concentrated and layered aromas of rich, ripe, dark red berries and cherries along with nuances of dark red plums entwined with fragrant violet florals, fresh herb and spicy detail. The aromatics blossom to reveal notes of raspberry liqueur, earth and minerals. This exudes richness allied to elegance and finesse. Medium-full bodied, vibrantly succulent and lusciously sweet fruit flavours of dark red berry and cherry fruit are harmoniously melded with flavours of ripe dark plums and fragrant violet florals, dark herbs, spices and red licorice. The flavours are seamlessly mouthfilling and supported by refined, flowery tannin extraction, and enlivened by poised acidity. This has drive, energy and fine linearity, and the wine carries to a very long and sustained, rich finish of spiced cherries and raspberry liqueur. This is a beautifully rich and succulent, elegantly balanced and refined Pinot Noir with seamless-flowing, ripe flavours of dark berry and cherry fruit with complexing floral and herbal detail. Match with duck, pork, beef and lamb dishes over the next 7-10 years. Fruit from the oldest parcels, 40% Abel clone with the remainder clones 5, Dijon and 10/5, indigenous yeast fermented with 25% whole bunches to 14.0% alc., the wine spending 20-26 days on skins and aged 11 months in 35% new French oak barrels.Inc. GSTSG$1,290.43 -
James Suckling (98)
This has all the cherry and spice and perfume that defines this consistently stunning pinot noir, as well as a sense of immense freshness. The palate has deceptive lightness and tannins that are supple and caressing and that kick fresh and expansive out through the finish. Succulent and elegant.Inc. GSTSG$556.42 -
Wine Orbit (98)
Offering graceful power and immense complexity, the wine shows dark cherry, dark mushroom, floral, fragrant spice and toasted almond characters on the nose with nuances of charcuterie and floral. It’s elegant and sophisticated on the palate with exceptional depth and concentration, seamlessly structured by silky tannins, finishing impressively long and engaging.Inc. GSTSG$686.13 -
The Real Review (98)
Elegant, seamless pinot noir with fragrant, floral, red rose, dark cherry, anise, spice and restrained savoury and fresh herb characters. It's a complex medley of appealing flavours supported by an ethereal texture and a lingering finish. A surprisingly accessible wine from an excellent vintage. Should develop well with bottle age.Inc. GSTSG$651.23 -
The Real Review (98)
Concentrated, complex pinot noir with cassis, blackberry, dark cherry, violet, wood smoke and savoury/dried herb flavours. Accessible now but with a proven history of ageing gracefully. Elegant wine with impressive power.Inc. GSTSG$727.51 -
Vinous (89)
This is Sauvignon Blanc made in a host of ways, hence the name Raranga, which means “woven” in Māori. There were parcels fermented in tank and in barrels, while a small proportion was fermented on skins, and a splash was whole-bunch fermented. After a couple of years, this is starting to shed its primary fruit and taking on characters of lanolin and oatmeal alongside citrus, pear and lemon tart. It has good depth and concentration and offers some interest texturally. The finish is clean and zesty although a little brief.Inc. GSTSG$759.51 -
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Wine Advocate (94)
The 2014 Pinot Noir was entirely destemmed, yet it's fresher and redder in fruit profile than the 2013. Sous bois notes accent cherry and raspberry aromas on the nose of this elegant, medium-bodied wine. There's ample complexity on the palate as well, where herbal notes seamlessly entwine with the fruit, finishing fresh, silky and long.Inc. GSTSG$1,738.01 -
Bob Campbell MW (98)
Bell Hill Pinot Noir 2015 Fragrant, gently aromatic pinot noir with subtle floral, red rose, violet and cherry flavours, together with a suggestion of spice and crushed herb. Supremely elegant wine with delicate fruit that demonstrates impressive power with its incredibly lengthy finish. A seductive wine with promising potential.Inc. GSTSG$2,865.02 -
Exemplifying artistry in winemaking, Bell Hill Pinot Noir 2017 is a scintillating masterpiece of the vine. Having its roots in the limestone-rich soils of North Canterbury, New Zealand, this remarkable vintage embodies the diligent care and precision Bell Hill Vineyard imperatively demands. The grapes are rigorously selected from two unique blocks, meticulously hand-harvested and crafted using a burgundian approach. Resulting in a wine that defines depth, complexity and longevity.
The 2017 vintage presents an expressive bouquet of ripe berries and delicate floral undertones ennobled by a subtle earthiness and whispers of oriental spices. Its velvet tannins and structured body unfurl in the palate to reveal layers of dark cherry, cocoa and truffle, underpinned by its refreshing, lingering finish. Truly, Bell Hill Pinot Noir 2017 affirms itself as an indulgent indulgence capturing the essence of its origin, drawn by purity, elegance and an unwavering testimony to the grandeur of Bell Hill Vineyard.
Inc. GSTSG$2,428.00 -
From the cherished vineyards of New Zealand comes the Bell Hill Pinot Noir 2018 - a fine testament to winemaking artistry. The vintage was crafted within benchmarks of passion and precision, the fruit gracing the limestone and clay loam soils of the Bell Hill Vineyard in North Canterbury, meticulously handpicked and placed in whole bunches, before spending 28 days fermenting with natural yeast. The final masterpiece was aged in French oak barriques for 16 months, aiding in this wine's beautifying evolution. The hands behind this spectacle, Marcel Giesen and Sherwyn Veldhuizen, harmoniously blend expertise and passion, showcasing deep respect for the land whilst driving forward innovation. The resulting Bell Hill Pinot Noir 2018 is an unrivalled symphony of black cherry, raspberry, and spice with a long-lasting minerality, and defined structure. For those seeking an exemplar of New Zealand's Pinot Noir renaissance, the search culminates here.
Inc. GSTSG$2,740.70 -
From the prestigious Bell Hill Vineyard in New Zealand's North Canterbury, we present the sublime Bell Hill Pinot Noir Old Weka Pass Road 2014. This exceptional vintage is expertly crafted from meticulously hand-sorted fruit, and refined for precision and complexity. The wine was aged for a long span of 27 months in French oak barrels, contributing to its unique depth and flavour profile. Bell Hill, known for their enthusiast's dedication to terroir expression, has successfully captured the unique limestone and clay-based soils, and climate of their Old Weka Pass Road parcel. The result is an elegant expression of Pinot Noir, exhibiting pronounced red berry fruit, laced with layers of savoury earthiness and a distinct mineral undertone, all carried gracefully by its bright acidity and tannic structure. Offering a harmonious balance of power and refinement, Bell Hill Pinot Noir Old Weka Pass Road 2014 is a true testament to New Zealand's winemaking prestige.
Inc. GSTSG$1,192.90 -
The Real Wine Review (96)
Relatively light in colour but with impressive purity and power with floral, violet, red rose, red cherry and a chalk-mineral character. Graceful wine with an ethereal texture and very lengthy finish. A seriously good pinot noir with a promising future.Inc. GSTSG$1,258.30 -
Vinous (93)
(from vines reportedly between 85 and 115 years of age) Inky ruby. Spicy blackberry, cherry and dark chocolate on the nose, with complicating notes of espresso and dried violet. Cool and restrained, with a suave, silky tone to the dark fruit flavors and gentle acids bringing freshness and energy. Nothing overdone here. There's impressive clarity and length to the blackberry and blackcurrant flavors. Really gorgeous.Inc. GSTSG$1,336.75 -
Halliday Wine Companion (97)
From the estate's highest vineyard block situated on the eastern ridge of the Barossa foothills, and is a quite lovely example of shiraz grown in a temperate climate. It's medium-bodied, the bouquet full of spice, red fruits, rose petals and cherry blossom characters all translating straight to the long, supple palate. Tannins and oak are part of the backdrop, simply providing the finish of the wine.Inc. GSTSG$474.63 -
James Suckling (98)
Cloaked in freshly ground black pepper, plenty of meaty charcuterie complexity and loads of spice. Orange rind and graphite. Some musky lift. Blackberries and plums. Concentrated dark-plum and black-cherry flavours, with blackberry, dark chocolate and mocha. Best from 2019.Inc. GSTSG$789.71
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With an impeccable sense of balance, the Akitu A1 Pinot Noir 2013, produced by Akitu winery in the illustrious Central Otago region of New Zealand, manifests the exceptional terroir of its home ground. This vintage is derived from handpicked, hand sorted, and de-stemmed grapes, set apart by its compelling complexity and expressive dark fruit notes. The wine’s ageing in French oak barrels for 16 months only accentuates its wraparound texture, harmonising ever so elegantly with the layers of ripe red and black cherry, entwined with hushed whispers of lavender and earthy undertones.
Esteemed winegrower Andrew Donaldson's philosophy shines through - letting the vineyard express itself. Akitu A1 Pinot Noir 2013 brings to the fore the qualities of its specific clone mix and the unique sub-alpine climate it thrives in, culminating in a wine that's ethereal yet deeply rooted. Templating fine wine, it truly captures the essence and precision of world-class Pinot Noir.
In BondSG$541.00 -
International Wine Challenge (96)
Delightful, harmonious, elegant Pinot with complex flavours of a savoury, dark fruit, leafy notes and hints of smoky oak. Delicious; still in its youth. Vibrant, youthful wine with all to play for.In BondSG$597.00 -
The Akitu Pinot Noir Blanc 2020 is a creation of exceptional brilliance from the famed wine region of Central Otago, New Zealand. Showcasing an expressive blend of high-altitude harvested Pinot Noir, Akitu meticulously ferments it as a white wine. Crafted by winemaker PJ Charteris, the grapes are hand-picked ensuring only the finest are selected. Minimal intervention natural yeast fermentation imbues a subtle complexity, enhancing the character of its premium fruit expression.
Proudly hailing from Akitu's unique vineyard location, encircled by jagged mountain ranges, the mineral-rich soils and delicate microclimate contribute to its notable distinctiveness. Imparting a surprising depth for a white wine, this 'blanc de noir’ resonates with fresh red fruit nuances, gentle florals and a touch of spice. The Akitu Pinot Noir Blanc 2020 strikes a delightful balance, delicate and bold with a captivating, long, dry finish. A testament to Akitu's passion for transcending boundaries, it obtains global recognition for its innovative strain on classic vinification.
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Wine Advocate (95)
While the purist in me prefers single-varietal wines, the pleasure seeker (the drinker) loves a blend. Here, in the 2022 Old Quarter GSM, the confluence of varieties creates a soft cushion of flavor in the mouth. This is perhaps not as intellectually driven as some of the Polygon wines, but it undoubtedly has more joy and satisfaction in the glass. There is mineral and fine tannin heaped upon purple fruit and licorice. The tannins are, as with all of the Alkina wines, a prominent feature and yet very finely milled. This is a totally gorgeous wine. I like it a lot.In BondSG$445.00 -
Decanter (98)
Delicate yet formidable, this wine’s dense, multiple layers of complex texture and flavour speak eloquently. There’s fresh raspberry and graphite, rhubarb and red earth, dark plum and ironstone, and a suggestion of sage and nutmeg among blackberry bite, caressed by fine tannins. Sourced from only 200 vines planted in the 1950s, this 0.27ha micro-terroir boasts red-brown earth over limestone with traces of iron, providing fruit of rare depth and concentration. More sensuous and ethereal that its raw-boned sibling Alkina Polygon 5, but their common characteristic is extraordinary length of the purest flavours.In BondSG$510.00 -
Decanter (98)
Delicate yet formidable, this wine’s dense, multiple layers of complex texture and flavour speak eloquently. There’s fresh raspberry and graphite, rhubarb and red earth, dark plum and ironstone, and a suggestion of sage and nutmeg among blackberry bite, caressed by fine tannins. Sourced from only 200 vines planted in the 1950s, this 0.27ha micro-terroir boasts red-brown earth over limestone with traces of iron, providing fruit of rare depth and concentration. More sensuous and ethereal that its raw-boned sibling Alkina Polygon 5, but their common characteristic is extraordinary length of the purest flavours.In BondSG$756.00 -
The World of Fine Wine (98)
Red and purples. There is a complex yet glorious aroma to this wine. Blueberries, spices, chocolate. Wonderfully fragrant. the texture is compellingly supple. Finely balanced and with a pleasing flick of vibrant acidity. Cherries emerge on the palate and a tobacco-leaf/cigar-box note (reminiscent of a fine Cohiba Siglo VI). Chalky the tannins might be, but they quickly dissolve into something wonderfully cushiony and gentle. Elegance personified. A superb Grenache.In BondSG$510.00 -
The World of Fine Wine (98)
Red and purples. There is a complex yet glorious aroma to this wine. Blueberries, spices, chocolate. Wonderfully fragrant. the texture is compellingly supple. Finely balanced and with a pleasing flick of vibrant acidity. Cherries emerge on the palate and a tobacco-leaf/cigar-box note (reminiscent of a fine Cohiba Siglo VI). Chalky the tannins might be, but they quickly dissolve into something wonderfully cushiony and gentle. Elegance personified. A superb Grenache.In BondSG$765.00 -
The World of Fine Wine (97)
Even darker in colour than No. 3, and the aroma here is a little more closed at even this early stage, not quite as alluring. Warm earth, chocolate, black fruits, a hint of woodsmoke. This is more burly, more concentrated. Excellent complexity. The tannins here are not as cashmere-like - more chalky and firmer, more mouth-coating; perhaps more what one expects from Grenache. Fuller in flavor, great structure, bright acidity, and a very long finish. Another superb wine and again, a great future. Indeed, this would seem to have an even longer-focus than No. 3.In BondSG$510.00 -
The World of Fine Wine (97)
Even darker in colour than No. 3, and the aroma here is a little more closed at even this early stage, not quite as alluring. Warm earth, chocolate, black fruits, a hint of woodsmoke. This is more burly, more concentrated. Excellent complexity. The tannins here are not as cashmere-like - more chalky and firmer, more mouth-coating; perhaps more what one expects from Grenache. Fuller in flavor, great structure, bright acidity, and a very long finish. Another superb wine and again, a great future. Indeed, this would seem to have an even longer-focus than No. 3.In BondSG$663.00 -
The Real Review (96)
Line-priced with the Home Block Pinot Noir, this is a slightly more robust style thanks, perhaps, to more clay-rich soils. It's an elegant pinot noir with cherry, spice, anise, floral, violet, cigar box and fine, stemmy tannins. A little closed at this stage but with the potential to develop well with bottle age.In BondSG$816.00 -
Raymond Chan (100)
Full, even, black-hued ruby-red with youthful purple tints. The nose is very full with softly concentrated and layered aromas of rich, ripe, dark red berries and cherries along with nuances of dark red plums entwined with fragrant violet florals, fresh herb and spicy detail. The aromatics blossom to reveal notes of raspberry liqueur, earth and minerals. This exudes richness allied to elegance and finesse. Medium-full bodied, vibrantly succulent and lusciously sweet fruit flavours of dark red berry and cherry fruit are harmoniously melded with flavours of ripe dark plums and fragrant violet florals, dark herbs, spices and red licorice. The flavours are seamlessly mouthfilling and supported by refined, flowery tannin extraction, and enlivened by poised acidity. This has drive, energy and fine linearity, and the wine carries to a very long and sustained, rich finish of spiced cherries and raspberry liqueur. This is a beautifully rich and succulent, elegantly balanced and refined Pinot Noir with seamless-flowing, ripe flavours of dark berry and cherry fruit with complexing floral and herbal detail. Match with duck, pork, beef and lamb dishes over the next 7-10 years. Fruit from the oldest parcels, 40% Abel clone with the remainder clones 5, Dijon and 10/5, indigenous yeast fermented with 25% whole bunches to 14.0% alc., the wine spending 20-26 days on skins and aged 11 months in 35% new French oak barrels.In BondSG$1,073.00 -
James Suckling (98)
This has all the cherry and spice and perfume that defines this consistently stunning pinot noir, as well as a sense of immense freshness. The palate has deceptive lightness and tannins that are supple and caressing and that kick fresh and expansive out through the finish. Succulent and elegant.In BondSG$459.00 -
Wine Orbit (98)
Offering graceful power and immense complexity, the wine shows dark cherry, dark mushroom, floral, fragrant spice and toasted almond characters on the nose with nuances of charcuterie and floral. It’s elegant and sophisticated on the palate with exceptional depth and concentration, seamlessly structured by silky tannins, finishing impressively long and engaging.In BondSG$578.00 -
The Real Review (98)
Elegant, seamless pinot noir with fragrant, floral, red rose, dark cherry, anise, spice and restrained savoury and fresh herb characters. It's a complex medley of appealing flavours supported by an ethereal texture and a lingering finish. A surprisingly accessible wine from an excellent vintage. Should develop well with bottle age.In BondSG$544.00 -
The Real Review (98)
Concentrated, complex pinot noir with cassis, blackberry, dark cherry, violet, wood smoke and savoury/dried herb flavours. Accessible now but with a proven history of ageing gracefully. Elegant wine with impressive power.In BondSG$612.00 -
Vinous (89)
This is Sauvignon Blanc made in a host of ways, hence the name Raranga, which means “woven” in Māori. There were parcels fermented in tank and in barrels, while a small proportion was fermented on skins, and a splash was whole-bunch fermented. After a couple of years, this is starting to shed its primary fruit and taking on characters of lanolin and oatmeal alongside citrus, pear and lemon tart. It has good depth and concentration and offers some interest texturally. The finish is clean and zesty although a little brief.In BondSG$578.00 -
In BondSG$357.00
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Wine Advocate (94)
The 2014 Pinot Noir was entirely destemmed, yet it's fresher and redder in fruit profile than the 2013. Sous bois notes accent cherry and raspberry aromas on the nose of this elegant, medium-bodied wine. There's ample complexity on the palate as well, where herbal notes seamlessly entwine with the fruit, finishing fresh, silky and long.In BondSG$1,545.00 -
Bob Campbell MW (98)
Bell Hill Pinot Noir 2015 Fragrant, gently aromatic pinot noir with subtle floral, red rose, violet and cherry flavours, together with a suggestion of spice and crushed herb. Supremely elegant wine with delicate fruit that demonstrates impressive power with its incredibly lengthy finish. A seductive wine with promising potential.In BondSG$2,575.00 -
Exemplifying artistry in winemaking, Bell Hill Pinot Noir 2017 is a scintillating masterpiece of the vine. Having its roots in the limestone-rich soils of North Canterbury, New Zealand, this remarkable vintage embodies the diligent care and precision Bell Hill Vineyard imperatively demands. The grapes are rigorously selected from two unique blocks, meticulously hand-harvested and crafted using a burgundian approach. Resulting in a wine that defines depth, complexity and longevity.
The 2017 vintage presents an expressive bouquet of ripe berries and delicate floral undertones ennobled by a subtle earthiness and whispers of oriental spices. Its velvet tannins and structured body unfurl in the palate to reveal layers of dark cherry, cocoa and truffle, underpinned by its refreshing, lingering finish. Truly, Bell Hill Pinot Noir 2017 affirms itself as an indulgent indulgence capturing the essence of its origin, drawn by purity, elegance and an unwavering testimony to the grandeur of Bell Hill Vineyard.
In BondSG$2,180.00 -
From the cherished vineyards of New Zealand comes the Bell Hill Pinot Noir 2018 - a fine testament to winemaking artistry. The vintage was crafted within benchmarks of passion and precision, the fruit gracing the limestone and clay loam soils of the Bell Hill Vineyard in North Canterbury, meticulously handpicked and placed in whole bunches, before spending 28 days fermenting with natural yeast. The final masterpiece was aged in French oak barriques for 16 months, aiding in this wine's beautifying evolution. The hands behind this spectacle, Marcel Giesen and Sherwyn Veldhuizen, harmoniously blend expertise and passion, showcasing deep respect for the land whilst driving forward innovation. The resulting Bell Hill Pinot Noir 2018 is an unrivalled symphony of black cherry, raspberry, and spice with a long-lasting minerality, and defined structure. For those seeking an exemplar of New Zealand's Pinot Noir renaissance, the search culminates here.
In BondSG$2,455.00 -
From the prestigious Bell Hill Vineyard in New Zealand's North Canterbury, we present the sublime Bell Hill Pinot Noir Old Weka Pass Road 2014. This exceptional vintage is expertly crafted from meticulously hand-sorted fruit, and refined for precision and complexity. The wine was aged for a long span of 27 months in French oak barrels, contributing to its unique depth and flavour profile. Bell Hill, known for their enthusiast's dedication to terroir expression, has successfully captured the unique limestone and clay-based soils, and climate of their Old Weka Pass Road parcel. The result is an elegant expression of Pinot Noir, exhibiting pronounced red berry fruit, laced with layers of savoury earthiness and a distinct mineral undertone, all carried gracefully by its bright acidity and tannic structure. Offering a harmonious balance of power and refinement, Bell Hill Pinot Noir Old Weka Pass Road 2014 is a true testament to New Zealand's winemaking prestige.
In BondSG$1,035.00 -
The Real Wine Review (96)
Relatively light in colour but with impressive purity and power with floral, violet, red rose, red cherry and a chalk-mineral character. Graceful wine with an ethereal texture and very lengthy finish. A seriously good pinot noir with a promising future.In BondSG$1,095.00 -
Vinous (93)
(from vines reportedly between 85 and 115 years of age) Inky ruby. Spicy blackberry, cherry and dark chocolate on the nose, with complicating notes of espresso and dried violet. Cool and restrained, with a suave, silky tone to the dark fruit flavors and gentle acids bringing freshness and energy. Nothing overdone here. There's impressive clarity and length to the blackberry and blackcurrant flavors. Really gorgeous.In BondSG$1,165.00 -
Halliday Wine Companion (97)
From the estate's highest vineyard block situated on the eastern ridge of the Barossa foothills, and is a quite lovely example of shiraz grown in a temperate climate. It's medium-bodied, the bouquet full of spice, red fruits, rose petals and cherry blossom characters all translating straight to the long, supple palate. Tannins and oak are part of the backdrop, simply providing the finish of the wine.In BondSG$380.00 -
James Suckling (98)
Cloaked in freshly ground black pepper, plenty of meaty charcuterie complexity and loads of spice. Orange rind and graphite. Some musky lift. Blackberries and plums. Concentrated dark-plum and black-cherry flavours, with blackberry, dark chocolate and mocha. Best from 2019.In BondSG$675.00
