The Levantine Hill Estate Pinot Noir 2020 boasts elevated scents of red cherries and raspberries, gradually giving way to darker fruits such as sarsaparilla, Turkish delight, and arrowroot biscuit. Subtle undertones of nutmeg, tobacco leaf, alfalfa, shiitake mushroom broth, and pork rind add depth to the prominent flavours, while a hint of stemmy notes lingers in the background. On the palate, the wine unfolds with a gradual and composed intensity, revealing a burst of red fruit flavours including saffron, rhubarb, and strawberry compote, followed by notes of cinnamon, cardamom, cocoa nib, and chestnut meal. The wine confidently navigates the entire length of the palate, culminating in a lingering finish that leaves a lasting impression.
Exhibiting a fine line and subtly-building power on a detail-laden palate, this Pinot Noir is the result of an assemblage of fifteen individual small batches sourced from our Maroondah Highway vineyard.
From a warmer 2020 Yarra Valley vintage characterized by minimal crops and tiny bunches, this is one of our prettier Pinot Noir, but it certainly backs it up on the palate with an accumulation of fine-grained, seamlessly integrated tannins married with the fine line of natural acidity and subtle stalk influence.
