Bell Hill
North Canterbury, New Zealand
Established at an old lime quarry in North Canterbury, NZ, Bell Hill aim to reflect the nature of their site and soil in the wines they grow, working toward consistent quality, fruit tension and expression of terroir – all combining to give a sense of place. The management of the vineyard is high on detail with a lot of manual input being very influential in achieving its true potential. Using a Burgundian model of vineyard architecture, Bell Hill produce just two varietals – Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
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Overview
Bell Hill Vineyard was established by Marcel Giesen and Sherwyn Veldhuizen at an old lime quarry in the Weka Pass, North Canterbury, NZ. A unique site with limestone derived soils and north facing hillside exposures. From 1997 through to 2009 they planted two hectares at very high density with Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. They adopted the Burgundian model of vineyard architecture with vines low to the ground and a high plant density which reduces yield per vine and encourages deep root penetration to explore the soil profile – its water, flavour, and elements.
Bell Hill aim to reflect the nature of their site and soil in the wines they grow, working toward consistent quality, fruit tension and expression of terroir – all combining to give a sense of place. The management of the vineyard is high on detail with a lot of manual input being very influential in achieving its true potential.