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Bellvale Pinot Noir The Quercus Vineyard, South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia 2008
" "Bright crimson, it has black cherry fruit on the bouquet and a long layered palate, its mouth-feel slippery one moment, textured (by fine tannins) the next." (94/100 James Halliday, 2011 Australian Wine Companion) "
goes well with... Roast Beef / Steak, Game & Venison & Roast Chicken
Red
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Medium Bodied
Wine Type... Red WineVintage... 2008Style... Medium Bodied RedsCountry... AustraliaRegion... VictoriaGrower Name... BellvaleGrape Variety... Pinot NoirABV... 13%Closure... Screw Cap
Bellvale
Established in 1998, Bellvale Wine is a family-owned business run by principal winemaker and viticulturalist, John Ellis. Situated in the lush Tarwin River valley of South Gippsland, the area is acknowledged as one of Australia's best Pinot-Noir producing regions. John Ellis spent 50 years on Long Island, in south-east New York, before emigrating to Australia in the 1980s. His abiding passion for fine wine and viticulture stem from extensive free time spent in Europe during a 25-year career as a commercial pilot. To maintain his interest, John followed several agricultural paths during that time, including planting Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot to supply the first vineyard in the Hamptons in the 1970s. Over time came many trips to Burgundy to hone his knowledge of traditional French winemaking methods and traditional viticulture.
Exposure to Australian wines sparked an interest in terroir down under. What followed was a lengthy period of research and the selection of South Gippsland?s cool climate, where he aims to produce wines of the quality and integrity of the premium producers of the Burgundy region.
Bellvale Chardonnay Athena's Vineyard, South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia 2008
" Tasting Bellvale's Chardonnay for the first time was a truly exciting moment - frankly we would have been happy to pay double but have no complaints at the extremely reasonable price... "
goes well with... Roast Chicken, Fish & Shellfish & Charcuterie
White
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Dry Rich & Complex
Wine Type... White WineVintage... 2008Style... Rich & Complex WhitesCountry... AustraliaRegion... VictoriaGrower Name... BellvaleGrape Variety... ChardonnayABV... 13%Closure... Screw Cap