{"title":"Levantine Hill","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"levante-hill-optume-shiraz","title":"Levantine Hill Optume Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced from six premium Yarra Valley sites, this wine embodies the region’s cool-climate character and typicity in a complete, unified expression. Aromatically brooding yet refined, it layers red and black fruits with savoury spice, loganberry, cranberry, plum compote, white pepper, clove, black lime and porcini broth. The palate is juicy and slow-building, with elegance balanced by density, and a long finish framed by finely pixelated tannins. Decanting is recommended when young.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's notes: \u003c\/strong\u003e'he 2021 vintage provided prime conditions to fashion the fourth installment of our Optume Shiraz. Grapes were sourced from select premium sites located across the Yarra Valley with the express intention of creating a classic cool-climate Shiraz of exceptional regional character and typicity. This assemblage of six individual sites combines their intrinsic strengths and expressions to deliver the optimum, a complete and superlative wine, greater than the sum of its parts. \u003cbr\u003eMarrying density with finesse and restraint, this broodingly aromatic and refined Shiraz opens with a complex intensity, walking a tightrope between red and black fruits, loganberry, cranberry, plum compote, white pepper, clove, black limes, aniseed, olive tapenade, porcini broth, lucerne hay and bay leaf. The juicy slow-building palate delivers a graceful presence pushing through to a long echo of flavour and finely pixelated tannin. A core of black fruits, blueberry and granite is wound tight and integrated so that no one element stands above the others.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine making:  \u003c\/strong\u003eEight individual parcels were hand-picked over an eighteen day span from four clones drawn from six blocks allowing for ideal ripening across four specifically selected Yarra Valley vineyards. All fruit was hand-sorted and destemmed or crushed to small open vats. Stalks were added back judiciously to select parcels for additional aroma, complexity and sweep of tannin on the finish. Natural fermentation was allowed to be initiated prior to inoculation with a specific varietally-enhancing yeast strain. Vats were hand-plunged once per day during fermentation for gentle extraction and integration of tannin. Cuvaison length\u003cbr\u003eranged from three to four weeks on skins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis wine is suitable for vegans. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eRated 98 points by \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.therealreview.com\/wines\/7wgv7cw5gf92\/\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0); text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThe Real Review\u003c\/a\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e the 2021 Optume Shiraz stands as the highest-rated Shiraz in the Yarra Valley.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCellaring: 15+ years\u003cbr\u003eHarvest date: 22, 31 March; 1, 8 \u0026amp; 9 April 2021\u003cbr\u003eProduction volume: 1788 bottles\u003cbr\u003eAnalysis: Oak treatment - 100% matured in French oak \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e700ml bottle\u003cbr\u003e13.0 alc.\/vol.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riviera Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50400816431207,"sku":null,"price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/3646\/3719\/files\/Levantine_Hill_Optume_Shiraz_bottle.png?v=1791546375"},{"product_id":"levantine-hill-optume-chardonnay","title":"Levantine Hill Optume Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe outstanding 2022 vintage provided ideal conditions for us to present a complete regional expression of Chardonnay, drawn from across the breadth of the Yarra Valley. Grapes were hand-picked over 15 days from four select clones across six blocks spanning three individual vineyard sites. This diversity of source, rising from the central valley floor to the higher, cooler, later-ripening upper Yarra, allows for a wine that transcends the personality of any single vineyard. Combining volume, intensity and weight with focus, elegance and restraint, this enticing slow-building fuller-bodied Chardonnay is the meeting of individual strengths and site expressions. It leads with an aromatic intensity of tangerine, sumac, fennel pollen, makrut leaf, chamomile, bread dough, spun sugar, crème anglaise and gun smoke, underpinned by grapefruit pith, slate and petrichor. The complex, textural palate delivers richness with precision, unfurling into a long and persistent finish that speaks to both the power and refinement of the region. A wine of presence and poise, worthy of decanting in its youth and with 15+ years of ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"acc-title active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker’s Notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eThe 2022 vintage presented ideal conditions for a regional expression of Chardonnay that reflects both place and season. By drawing fruit from across multiple sub-regions, we sought to create an exceptional wine that captures the individuality of each site while uniting them in a singular expression of balance and depth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-content show\" style=\"max-height: 270px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Chardonnay combines richness, texture and aromatic complexity with finesse and restraint. The slow-building palate, layered with citrus, spice and savory elements, carries through with precision and elegance. As with all Optume wines, decanting when young is advised to fully reveal the wine’s nuance and intensity. With its structure and concentration, the 2022 Optume Chardonnay will evolve beautifully over the next 15+ years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"acc-title active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Making: \u003c\/strong\u003eHand-picked over the space of 15 days from four clones drawn from six blocks, the fruit was selected at optimal ripeness across three specifically chosen vineyards. All fruit was hand-sorted and whole-bunch pressed, with the cloudy juice settled overnight before being transferred to a mix of concrete tulip tanks and select French oak barrels (55% new).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-content show\" style=\"max-height: 250px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural fermentation commenced prior to inoculation with a specific varietally-enhancing yeast strain. The finished wines were matured on lees with minimal stirring for 12 months, before selection and blending in 2023, followed by a further seven months’ ageing on lees in concrete tulip. Only 1,336 bottles of this wine were produced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-attribute varietal_blend\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attr-label\"\u003eVarietal Blend:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-attribute cellaring\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attr-label\"\u003eCellaring\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e15+ years\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-attribute harvest_date\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attr-label\"\u003eHarvest date:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e28 February; 1, 3, 4 \u0026amp; 14 March 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-attribute production_volume\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attr-label\"\u003eProduction volume:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e1336 bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-attribute analysis\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"attr-label\"\u003eAnalysis:\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003eOak treatment - Matured in French oak (55% new). Partial fermentation and maturation in concrete tulips. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-attribute analysis\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"custom-attribute alcohol_content\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"value\"\u003e750 ml bottle\u003cbr\u003e13.0% alc\/vol\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Riviera Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50405996462183,"sku":null,"price":525.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/3646\/3719\/files\/levantine-hill-optume-chardonnay-bottles.png?v=1791546593"},{"product_id":"levantine-hill-levant-chardonnay","title":"Levantine Hill Levant Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp class=\"acc-title active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker’s Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aromas of lemons and limes, with green papaya, lemon verbena, gardenia and ginger, coupled with a savory undercurrent of fennel and flinty minerality. The palate is deep, long and flavorful with lemon tart, lime pith, almond and flint undertones washing over a fine line of integrated acidity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"acc-title active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Making: \u003c\/strong\u003eGrapes were whole-bunch pressed. Juice settled overnight, then coarsely racked to foudres and smaller format for barrel fermentation. The resultant wines were aged on settled lees with minimal stirring. 100% malolactic fermentation was undertaken on a number of barrels for enhanced richness and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevantine Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e has been recognized as the #2 winery in Australia in The Real Review’s 2026 Top Wineries of Australia, one of the country’s most respected benchmarks of wine quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis recognition reflects the consistency, precision and uncompromising standards found across our entire portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is part of that same pursuit of excellence, crafted from our Yarra Valley vineyards and recognized among the finest wines in Australia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is suitable for vegans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e750 ml bottle\u003cbr\u003e13.0 % alc\/vol\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riviera Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50432720896103,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/3646\/3719\/files\/levantine-hill-levant-chardonnay-bottle.png?v=1791826980"},{"product_id":"levant-pinot-noir","title":"Levantine Hill Levant Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker’s notes: \u003c\/strong\u003eBright black cherry, summer pudding, cola and tangerine aromas hit to the fore with background hints of cassia bark, shortcake, and white chocolate sitting above an underlying steely note.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn intense entry onto the juicy palate with red cherry, plum and rhubarb flavor. Not a shy or delicate Pinot Noir, it is well-framed, poised and structured with weighty fruit emboldened by a base of firm tannins and fine acidity.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"isPasted\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Making: \u003c\/strong\u003eHand-picked grapes, hand-sorted, mostly de-stemmed (with a small portion of crushed fruit) and tipped direct to open fermenters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStalks were added back to roughly 15% of the fermenters to contribute additional structure and aromatic complexity to the final blend. Each parcel of grapes was fermented, pressed and filled to cask separately as individual components. Fermentation initiated naturally via endemic yeast prior to inoculation with a varietally-specific yeast strain to complete the fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation length varied from 7 to 15 days on skins prior to pressing and racking to 100% French oak (2280-litre foudres and 500-litre puncheons) for short maturation. The final blend is an assemblage of the resultant wines from thirteen separate open fermentations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevantine Hill \u003c\/strong\u003ehas been recognized as the #2 winery in Australia in The Real Review’s 2026 Top Wineries of Australia, one of the country’s most respected benchmarks of wine quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis recognition reflects the consistency, precision and uncompromising standards found across our entire portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is part of that same pursuit of excellence, crafted from our Yarra Valley vineyards and recognized among the finest wines in Australia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is suitable for vegans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e750 ml bottle\u003cbr\u003e13.0 alc\/vol\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riviera Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50432788103271,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/3646\/3719\/files\/levantine-hill-levant-pinotnoir-bottle.png?v=1791827589"},{"product_id":"levantine-hill-levant-shiraz","title":"Levantine Hill Levant Shiraz","description":"\u003cp data-pasted=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAroma: Intense \u0026amp; complex with white pepper, black plums, persimmon, frangipani, aniseed, nougat, caramel jersey \u0026amp; gravel with an underlying hum of stalky complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Flavors of red and black fruits, Red Delicious apple, pomegranate and subtle floral, charcuterie and sous-bois characters. A prominent acid line, chewy youthful tannins and high-tone oak define the palate. Deep and flavorful reverberative finish that lingers long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"acc-title active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Making:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grapes sourced from our new vineyard additions of predominantly cool-climate-specific Shiraz clones. All were hand-picked and sorted then destemmed to retain intact whole berries (a portion crushed on top) and tipped to open vats. A judicious amount of stalks were added back to complement aroma, complexity and tannin. Fermentation and time on skins lasted between 10 and 21 days with the ferment temperature reaching 32°C. Vats were hand-plunged or turned over a maximum of once per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevantine Hill \u003c\/strong\u003ehas been recognized as the #2 winery in Australia in The Real Review’s 2026 Top Wineries of Australia, one of the country’s most respected benchmarks of wine quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis recognition reflects the consistency, precision and uncompromising standards found across our entire portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is part of that same pursuit of excellence, crafted from our Yarra Valley vineyards and recognized among the finest wines in Australia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is suitable for vegans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e750 ml bottle\u003cbr\u003e13.0 alc\/vol\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riviera Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50432807403623,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/3646\/3719\/files\/levantine-hill-levant-shiraz-bottle.png?v=1791827971"},{"product_id":"levantine-hill-levant-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"Levantine Hill Levant Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark brooding varietal fruit characters showcasing signature aromas of cassis, blood orange, dried herbs, bramble, anise, cocoa nib and almond meal underpinned by sweet balsamico notes. Subtle structural palate with slow-building fruit washing over the bed of youthful gravelly tannins. Blood plum, blackberry leaf, jamon Iberica, cedar, cassia bark and charry oak characters feature on the lengthy palate. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine making: \u003c\/strong\u003eGrapes sourced from blocks of east-west orientated rows on our Maroondah Highway vineyard. Hand-picked and sorted, the fruit was destemmed, crushed and tipped directly to small open vats. A considered amount of stalks were added back to complement aroma, complexity and tannin. Fermentation and cuvaison was conducted for 14 to 21 days with the ferment temperature reaching 32°C. Vats were hand-plunged or pumped-over a maximum of once per day. The wine underwent 22 months of oak maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevantine Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e has been recognized as the #2 winery in Australia in The Real Review’s 2026 Top Wineries of Australia, one of the country’s most respected benchmarks of wine quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis recognition reflects the consistency, precision and uncompromising standards found across our entire portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is part of that same pursuit of excellence, crafted from our Yarra Valley vineyards and recognized among the finest wines in Australia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is suitable for vegans. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e750 ml bottle\u003cbr\u003e12.5 alc\/vol\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Riviera Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50432945750119,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/3646\/3719\/files\/levantine-hill-levant-cabernet-bottle.png?v=1791829899"},{"product_id":"levantine-hill-estate-chardonnay","title":"Levantine Hill Estate Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp class=\"acc-title active\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Our house style deliberately eschews the modern trend of taut and fine-boned expressions of Chardonnay, offering a defiant reclamation of the middle ground where body, flavour and palate weight can co-exist with structure, texture and measured acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"acc-content show\" style=\"max-height: 300px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose: Rich, lifted, concentrated, intense. Yellow nectarine, chalk, olive brine, torikawa, nougat, tarragon and galangal with underlying toasty char, mascarpone and pastry complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: Plush silky texture over a medium-tensile acidity line that defines and supports an intensity and heft of boldness and weight. Flavors of fig, Red Delicious apple, fleshy peach, chamomile flowers, banana bread, cinnamon, praline and crème anglaise interplay with tactile calcareousness underpinning a biscuity texture. A lingering resonance of flavor on the long and textural palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine making: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll blocks were hand-picked, sorted and whole bunch pressed. Pressed juice settled overnight then coarsely racked directly to barrel for a mix of wild and inoculated fermentation. Aged on lees in barrel with minimal stirring. Selected barrels underwent 100% malolactic fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevantine Hill\u003c\/strong\u003e has been recognized as the #2 winery in Australia in The Real Review’s 2026 Top Wineries of Australia, one of the country’s most respected benchmarks of wine quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis recognition reflects the consistency, precision and uncompromising standards found across our entire portfolio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is part of that same pursuit of excellence, crafted from our Yarra Valley vineyards and recognized among the finest wines in Australia.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e750 ml bottle\u003cbr\u003e13 alc\/vol\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riviera Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50432956661863,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/3646\/3719\/files\/levantine-hill-estate-chardonnay-bottle.png?v=1791986829"},{"product_id":"levantine-hill-estate-pinot-noir","title":"Levantine Hill Estate Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaker's Notes: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eNose:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eAlluring and densely concentrated, with a brooding, autumnal profile.\u003cbr\u003eNotes of woody herbs, maraschino cherry, marzipan, myrtle leaf orange, rooibos, baked earth, sous bois, sarsaparilla, nutmeg, and char.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate: A slow build of power and texture, underpinned by a medium-tensile acidity that carries both intensity and weight. Fine, talc-like tannins provide structure and persistence. Flavors of jamón, poached quince, goji berry, black cardamom, pomegranate, woody herbs, and pink peppercorn unfold with precision. A wine of depth, shape, and structure, with a long, resonant finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine making: \u003c\/strong\u003eHand-picked across four blocks (three MV6, one D2V5) over 11 days. All fruit was hand-sorted and either destemmed or crushed into small open vats.\u003cbr\u003eStalks were added back to select parcels to enhance complexity. Fermentation utilized a combination of natural and inoculated yeasts.\u003cbr\u003eCuvaison ranged from one to three weeks on skins. 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