{"product_id":"levantine-hill-melissas-paddock-syrah","title":"Levantine Hill Melissa's Paddock Syrah","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur flagship single-vineyard Syrah seeks to make a profound statement of intent with its own inimitable characteristics of a unique site and its inherent powerful signature expression. The excellent gentle 2018 vintage provided a calm and extended growing season in the vein of the Yarra Valley’s signature and hallmark conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll-spice, white pepper, fennel seed, Damson plum, milk chocolate, olive brine, flint, stalk and subtle charry oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate: \u003c\/strong\u003eBoysenberry, pomegranate, smoked brisket, paprika, cocoa nib, mocha. Medium-weighted with volume, detailed fine tannins, length for days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine Making: \u003c\/strong\u003eProduced from an assemblage of 13 distinct small batches. All fruit was hand-picked, hand-sorted then selectively destemmed or crushed as individual parcels to open fermenters. Stalks were added back to several parcels for extra complexity aromatic lift and complexity plus contribution of an additional sweep of tannin to the palate structure and finish. One designated small vat of 100% whole bunch. A mix of natural fermentation and inoculation via commercial varietally-enhancing yeast strains (Enoferm Syrah or Rhône 2323). Cuvaison length ranging from 2 to 3 weeks on skins. Fermenting vats hand-plunged or pumped-over a maximum of once per day.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is suitable for vegans.\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":50444906659943,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/3646\/3719\/files\/levantine-hill-melissaspaddock-bottle.png?v=1791910404","url":"https:\/\/rivierawineco.com\/products\/levantine-hill-melissas-paddock-syrah","provider":"Riviera Wine \u0026 Spirits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}