Product Description:
A savoury, slow-unfolding Pinot from a site as bold as the wine itself.

The 2021 Levantine Hill Estate Pinot Noir hails from a dramatic vineyard carved into the hillsides of the Yarra Valley—land once deemed unplantable. With slopes, valleys and microclimates that mirror the great terroirs of Burgundy, this is Pinot with presence. Harvested across four estate blocks (mostly MV6 clone), each parcel was fermented and matured separately, then assembled into a remarkably complex, finely tuned whole.

This vintage saw small berries and low yields, translating into concentration and tannin intensity. Gentle extraction and selective stalk inclusion have built a wine of measured power and haunting savoury detail. Expect bright cherry and wild strawberry, evolving into rhubarb, sandalwood, shiitake broth and orange zest. Lifted aromatics of sarsaparilla and bay leaf dance above a palate grounded in earth, spice and fine acidity.

One for those who appreciate Pinot with nuance, structure and a slow reveal. Cellar confidently through 2034 or pair with duck breast, miso-glazed mushrooms or roasted beetroot.

Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Floral and spiced
Red cherry, dried orange rind, purple flowers and Campari with hints of shiitake and sandalwood.

PALATE
– Tension and finesse
Wild strawberry, rhubarb and raspberry woven with pimenton, turned earth and pink peppercorns.

FINISH
– Long and composed
Fine tannins and natural acidity stretch into a sweeping, savoury close.

Reviews & Accolades
Tannins are finely woven… the gentle buzz of white pepper makes for studious lessons in graceful tension. – Katrina Butler, James Halliday Wine Companion, 95 Points

Finer Details
Style: Red Wine
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Country: Australia
Region: Yarra Valley
Vintage: 2021
Bottle Size: 750ml
ABV: 12.5%