2015 Levantine Hill Family Paddock Melissa’s Paddock Yarra Valley Syrah (750ml)
Volume: 750ml
Style: Shiraz
Cork: Screw Cap
ABV: 13.5%
Vintage: 2015
Country: Australia, Yarra Valley
About the Winery
Levantine Hill merges two vineyards in the heart of the Yarra valley. The first is one of the highest hills on the Yarra valley floor, the other is on the banks of the Yarra River and alongside the Maroondah Highway Levantine Hill exists for one reason. To create handcrafted wines of uncompromised quality in the traditional French style. That’s why they do everything the traditional way, by hand. To make wine you require a great winemaker. Levantine have called upon the expertise of Paul Bridgemen, one of Australia’s best. This is the start of Levantine Hill’s quest for perfection.
About The Wine
The Family Paddocks are the iconic heart of the Levantine Hill Winery. After transforming what was once just a steep, rocky hill into the perfect place to grow grapes, Elias Jreissati named each of the blocks of vines after the people closest to his heart. Melissa’s Paddock is named after one of his three daughters and the wine here is inspired by Grand Cru wines of Burgundy and First Growths of Bordeaux. These wines are the best of the best and are limited in bottle numbers produced.
The Melissa’s Paddock Syrah is a wine that has been given the highest honours by wine judges around the world, produced from multiple distinct small batches of grapes individually picked from the single 6 acre block of Shiraz. The resounding sophisticated palate features fine tannins leading to a long finish. There is a delicate nervy balance between savouriness and sweet fruit with an emphasis on balance and length for a resonant echo of flavour. Another wonderful product from the Family Blocks that can be aged for 15 or more years.
