Bell & Gong are a family owned and operated boutique vineyard near Longford, Tasmania. Established in 2013, Valleyfield Vineyard has been producing exceptional quality Pinot Noir fruit which has received many accolades from critics and reviewers in the Australian and American Wine circles. 

A wine of deep ruby and magenta translucence, it releases a vibrant nose of rich red plum, caramel and earth tones reminiscent of temperate rainforest. The palate delivers a harmonious and complex blend of mulberry and raspberry, dark chocolate, star anise and rose petal potpourri.

This is a wonderful example of Tassie pinot. The nose displays bright red fruits with just a subtle, slightly damp earth truffly character sitting within. The palate picks up those cherry and raspberry red fruits with a touch of mulberry. And there's a firmish, fine thread of tannin that gives it structure and poise. This is a classy, expressive pinot noir that can handle cellaring in the slightly longer term, but it is drinking superbly right now. Price: $45.00; Drink to: 2025-2035; Rating: 94 Points; Ray Jordan