Levantine Hill Estate Pinot Noir 2021

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.