Bellvale The Quercus Pinot Noir 2017

Bellvale The Quercus Pinot Noir 2017The Quercus is the flagship pinot noir produced at Bellvale and is only made in the top vintages. Like its cheaper sibling it is is full bodied, ripe and succulent and is outstanding value for money. Sourced from a dry grown, densely planted, single vineyard planted in the Tarwin River Valley of South Gippsland. "The bouquet is shy and reserved, gently foresty, and it has abundant flavour and grip, the finish drying and long, with an abundance of

all the disjointed impression that was evident when first opened has disappeared and the components are more harmonious and in balance

whereas a warmer season delivers fuller fruit aromas

and with semi-hard cheeses

"  'Must have'

This unique combination alongside other climatic factors such as sunshine hours

"  Jeremy Oliver - 93 points

"Intense crimson with youthful purple hues

Find balance and beauty will follow

A voluptuous wine with loads of sweet berry fruit

"The 2011 Chardonnay opens with toasty/nutty notes complementing an aromatic core of ripe peaches

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