{"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. Parcels were either hand-plunged or pumped over a maximum of once per day, ensuring gentle extraction and refined tannin integration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is an assemblage of ten individual small batches sourced from our Maroondah Highway vineyard, resulting in a Pinot Noir of fine line and gradually building power, with a savory-driven palate\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\u003e13.5 alc\/vol\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Riviera Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50433072332903,"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-pinotnoir-bottle.png?v=1791831711","url":"https:\/\/rivierawineco.com\/products\/levantine-hill-estate-pinot-noir","provider":"Riviera Wine \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}