Levantine Hill Katherine's Paddock Chardonnay
Levantine Hill Katherine's Paddock Chardonnay
Winemaker's Notes: Our Katherine’s Paddock Chardonnay blend (from our three clonal plantings) combines the richness, drive and classicism of our north-east facing P58 clone with the fruit-forward fruitiness of east-facing Mendoza and the fine-boned flinty structure with chalky notes of the south-east facing block of Bernard 95 clone.
From a nigh on perfect Yarra Valley vintage, this wine plants a flag for a stylistic reclamation of Chardonnay where body, flavor and palate weight can co-exist with structure, texture and restrained acidity.
Wine Making: Hand-picked at progressive ripening within the three blocks. Grapes were hand-sorted and whole-bunch pressed to tank and settled overnight. A portion were lightly crushed as intact whole bunches en route to press.
No pressings cuts made and grapes were given a considerable squeeze for phenolic inclusion. Minimal SO2 or dry ice protection, only at end of pressing. Cloudy juice racked to barrel with light solids for 100% barrel fermentation utilizing natural and cultured yeasts.
Aged on lees in barrel with selective stirring on leaner barrels. A portion of barrels underwent 100% malolactic fermentation.
Levantine Hill 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.
This recognition reflects the consistency, precision and uncompromising standards found across our entire portfolio.
This wine is part of that same pursuit of excellence, crafted from our Yarra Valley vineyards and recognized among the finest wines in Australia.
750 ml bottle
12.5 alc/vol