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James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion 2006 Review Page

Bellvale Pinot Noir 2003
 

Review “Deep colour; very rich, powerful and concentrated lashings of dark plum fruit, almost Central Otago in style; certainly New World . . . John Ellis, of Bellvale Wines, is the third under this name to be actively involved in the wine industry. His background as a former 747 pilot, and the knowledge he gained of Burgundy over many visits, sets him apart from the others. In 1998, he established 10 hectares (25 acres) of Pinot Noir and 3 hectares (12 acres) of Chardonnay on the red soils of a north-facing slope on the property. He chose a density of 7150 vines per hectare, following as far as possible the precepts of Burgundy, but limited (as are so many) by tractor size, which precludes narrower row spacing and thus even higher plant density.” - James Halliday

James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion 2006.
Rating 93. 4.5 glasses.

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