89

Levantine Hill 2014 

Syrah (Yarra Valley)

This wine offers seductive aromas of cigar box and potpourri. The smashed red cherries, sweet-tart red plums and grated cinnamon sticks do a lovely job of lingering into the medium finish. The fruit is just starting to dry out, showing a hint of toasted marshmallows and well-browned piecrust. It’s grippingly dry from start to finish, with moisture-wicking tannins that would be best accompanied by succulent, roasted meats. Nicely aged, this should hold well for another few years and might even evolve further to benefit. Drink now–2021.

89

Levantine Hill 2014 

Syrah (Yarra Valley)

This wine offers seductive aromas of cigar box and potpourri. The smashed red cherries, sweet-tart red plums and grated cinnamon sticks do a lovely job of lingering into the medium finish. The fruit is just starting to dry out, showing a hint of toasted marshmallows and well-browned piecrust. It’s grippingly dry from start to finish, with moisture-wicking tannins that would be best accompanied by succulent, roasted meats. Nicely aged, this should hold well for another few years and might even evolve further to benefit. Drink now–2021.

89

Levantine Hill 2014 

Syrah (Yarra Valley)

This wine offers seductive aromas of cigar box and potpourri. The smashed red cherries, sweet-tart red plums and grated cinnamon sticks do a lovely job of lingering into the medium finish. The fruit is just starting to dry out, showing a hint of toasted marshmallows and well-browned piecrust. It’s grippingly dry from start to finish, with moisture-wicking tannins that would be best accompanied by succulent, roasted meats. Nicely aged, this should hold well for another few years and might even evolve further to benefit. Drink now–2021.