Levantine Hill Estate

Yarra Valley Sparkling Rose 2016

The unusually warm, early, and condensed 2016 vintage provided ideal conditions for intensity and concentration of character at low ripeness levels enabling us to make a small quantity of sparkling Pinot Noir. The intention was to allow this cuvée to age for an extended period on lees to further enhance its intensity and breadth. Displaying a freshness and vitality that bely the warm vintage and extended aging, this 2016 traditional method sparkling rose features a boquet of raspberry, guava, and blood orange, coupled with elements of shortbread, mandaring peel, and coriander. On the palate, the Pinot Noir announces its presence with richness and a truffle-like earthiness. Flavours of white strawberry, cranberry and gala apple intertwine with a saline acid backbone to carry through the resounding finish. As this wine has spend an extended time in buttle sur lie, it is ready for immediate enjoyment. However further complexity may develop for a further 3-5 uyears under ideal cellaring conditions.