Yarra Valley, VIC, Australia
Inspired by the Grand Crus red wines of Burgundy, Colleen’s Paddock is perfectly positioned in a suntrap on a steep slope on the lowest and coolest part of the family estate. The steepness of the vineyard provides huge variations in ripening times, which means fruit picking in this tiny Pinot Noir block takes place over many weeks to ensure perfect ripeness in each small aliquot.
Levantine Hill Estate is a Yarra Valley winery renowned for its high-quality wines, architectural design, and events. It's a family-owned estate with two vineyards, a striking cellar door and restaurant, and a state-of-the-art winery, all part of a larger vision for a total wine and entertainment experience.The estate combines an established vineyard producing grapes since the 1990s with a family-planted vineyard surrounding the homestead. (Image source from Levantine Hill Estate Offical Site)
The Yarra Valley is a renowned cool-climate wine region in Victoria, Australia, known for its diverse wines, particularly Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and sparkling wines. Situated east of Melbourne, it's a popular destination for enotourism due to its proximity and established wineries. The region boasts a 170-year history, a wide range of microclimates, and a progressive wine-making community.
97 points - Wine Reviewer
"The nose has a combination of red cherry, rhubarb and faint earth with an array of brown spice and undergrowth. The palate builds seamlessly and is underpinned by an elegance but generosity of cherry fruit; oak gives a sheath of spice and richness but is is really the subtle savoury influences that sets the wine apart. Tannins are fine and laced with black tea and bracken. The finish is long and complete and mirrors the fruit vs winemaker influence across the palate. A stunning wine."94 points - The Wine Front
"Pleasing perfume, red fruits, kind of autumnal too with some porcini mushroom, rhubarb, and a little spice. It’s quite delicate with fine emery tannin, a subtle ‘mineral’ feel, again the savoury flavours coming through, slightly mulchy, but pleasing in a sort of old school Yarra Pinot way. Finish has some sour cherry, poached strawberry, and good length. It’s in a good spot, and drinks very well."
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