{"title":"Levantine Hill","description":"\u003cp\u003eShop Levantine Hill from Yarra Valley at Cellar Link Auctions. Premium estate. Buy online with fast Australian delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2018-levantine-hill-katherines-paddock-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2018 Levantine Hill Katherine's Paddock Chardonnay 750mL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/7674\/7071\/files\/Levantine.png?v=1752155217\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAwards:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated 96\/100 by Gary Walsh from The Wine Front\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated 96\/100 by Q-wine reviews\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated 95\/100 by Patrick Eckel from Wine Reviewer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated 95\/100 by Huon Hooke from The Real Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLevantine Hill is located in Victoria’s Yarra Valley and is one of Australia’s most premium wine producers. A family-owned estate comprising two vineyards and a state-of-the-art winery, cellar door, and highly awarded restaurant, its wines are handcrafted without compromise by renowned Australian winemaker Paul Bridgeman. With a stated ethos of producing cool climate, and delicate and refined wines of uncompromising quality, Levantine Hill has established a world-class reputation, winning many major international awards and the acclaim of leading wine experts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Katherine’s Paddock Chardonnay blend (from our three distinct clonal plantings) combines the richness, drive, and classicism of our north-east facing P58 clone with the fruit intensity of the east-facing central block of Mendoza \u0026amp; the fine-boned flinty structure and chalky notes of the south-east facing block of Bernard 95 clone. This vineyard reliably \u0026amp; consistently produces a profound stylistic reclamation of Chardonnay where body, flavour, and palate weight can co-exist with structure, texture, and restrained acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e---\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeographically a mirror image of Samantha’s Paddock, this block is located in the perfect spot to capture both the cool breeze blowing from the Great Dividing Range and the morning sun afforded by its east-facing orientation. Due to its elevation, angle and aspect, it is historically harvested much later than traditional Valley-floor Chardonnay. It is our ode to the Grand Cru Montrachet of Burgundy. Pronounced characters of pear skin, marzipan, cashew and wild rice combine with a rich textural interplay of chalk and creaminess. This wine amplifies all of the subtle elements intrinsic to the make-up of our Estate Chardonnay and presents them in an “all dials set to eleven” riot of balanced natural acidity, rich varietal expression and voluminous persistent flavours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SS2025","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41867674779711,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/7674\/7071\/files\/Katherine_s_Pad_-_resize_1.jpg?v=1752155382"},{"product_id":"2020-levantine-hill-optume-chardonnay-750ml-gift-pack","title":"2020 Levantine Hill Optume Chardonnay 750mL - Gift Pack","description":"\u003ch2\u003e2020 Optume Chardonnay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2020 vintage provided an ideal inaugural opportunity for us to present an overall expression of Chardonnay provided from multiple sub-regions of the Yarra Valley. Grapes were sourced from seven select vineyard sites from locations across the central valley floor rising up to the higher, cooler later-ripening upper Yarra to the south. The intention of this breadth of scope is to create an exceptional and complete wine of regional typicity, combining the individual site-specific strengths and expressions to deliver the optimum expression of our region's enviable reputation with this variety.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShowing volume and weight with finesse and restraint, this intense, slow-building, enticingly fuller -bodied Chardonnay is the result of an assemblage of seven vineyard sites. It leads with an aromatic intensity of pear, fig, caraway seed, dates, crème anglaise and char with an undercarriage of flint and chalk. The complex, plush and textural palate delivers richness with focus and precision. Befitting a regionally representative wine of this ilk, the intensity of presence, flavour and subtle power resound with length and persistence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e------\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage - 2020 \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVarietal blend - \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e100% Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOak treatment \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% matured in French oak (27% new)  Alcohol content 13.0% Preservative(s) Sulphur dioxide (220) Ageing potential 10+ years \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWinemaking \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eWinemaker’s notes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHand-picked over the space of 24 days allowing for ideal ripening across specifically selected vineyards. All fruit was hand-sorted then tipped directly to press as whole bunches. Cloudy juice was settled overnight prior to racking to select oak barrels. Natural fermentation was allowed to initiate prior to inoculation with a specific varietally-enhancing yeast strain. Finished wines aged on lees with minimal stirring for 10 months prior to selection \u0026amp; blending. The 2020 vintage provided an ideal inaugural opportunity for us to present an overall expression of Chardonnay provided from multiple sub-regions of the Yarra Valley. Grapes were sourced from seven select vineyard sites from locations across the central valley floor rising up to the higher, cooler laterripening upper Yarra to the south. The intention of this breadth of scope is to create an exceptional and complete wine of regional typicity, combining the individual site-specific strengths and expressions to deliver the optimum expression of our regions’ enviable reputation with this variety.  Showing volume and weight with finesse and restraint, this intense, slowbuilding, enticingly fuller -bodied Chardonnay is the result of an assemblage of seven vineyard sites. It leads with an aromatic intensity of pear, fig, caraway seed, dates, crème anglaise and char with an undercarriage of flint and chalk. The complex, plush and textural palate delivers richness with focus and precision. Befitting a regionally representative wine of this ilk, the intensity of presence, flavour and subtle power resound with length and persistence.  As a young wine, decanting is recommended.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"SS2025","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41867707383871,"sku":null,"price":590.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/7674\/7071\/files\/IMG_1482.jpg?v=1752156929"},{"product_id":"2021-levantine-hill-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2021 Levantine Hill Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/7674\/7071\/files\/Levantine.png?v=1752155217\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2021 Levantine Hill Chardonnay from the Yarra Valley is a highly-rated, full-bodied expression known for its richness, complexity, and balance of power with elegance, showcasing notes of white peach, nectarine, citrus, toasted nuts, and biscuity oak, with critics praising its vibrant acidity and long finish, suggesting drinkability now through 2030-2034\u003cspan\u003e. It offers a generous, textural mouthfeel with layers of flavour, contrasting modern taut styles for a classic, compelling profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eCritic Reviews \u0026amp; Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Y3BBE\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAQQAA\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" data-processed=\"true\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e96 Points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003efrom Huon Hooke (The Real Review), highlighting its power, elegance, and long future. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDescribed as a \"superb full-bodied chardonnay with a big future.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"2026SAND","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42830059864127,"sku":null,"price":69.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0591\/7674\/7071\/files\/665570-1_1000x1000_1.png?v=1768311745"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.cellarlinkauctions.com\/collections\/levantine-hill.oembed","provider":"Cellar Link Auctions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}