2021 Nebbiolo 'Levings'.......... 93 pts (Gary Walsh - The Wine Front)

REVIEW: 93PTS - King Valley a happy home for Nebbiolo in this country, perhaps along with Beechworth.

Cherry, almond, some mint and sage, a little cinnamon and biscuit spice. Medium-bodied, fresh cherry and strawberry, lively and juicy, balanced acidity, a little ironstone and quiet grip to tannin, distinct Nebbiolo signature through the wine, and a sweet red fruited and aniseed-laced finish of fine length, with fine dusty tannin to close. It’s lovely. (Gary Walsh - The Wine Front)

Overview: classic Australian rendition of this superstar Italian variety from a stunning vintage

Winemaking: open pot ferment with 100% destemmed fruit; natural ferment and malolactic conversion; 7 week post-ferment maceration on skins; pressed to large format, seasoned French oak for 15 months

Aroma: raspberry, red cherry & roses with hints of all-spice, potpourri & wet clay

Palate: dense & sweet red fruits on the front & mid-palate followed by the classic tannin & acid combination that draws the fruit & spice to the back palate - DECANT before serving

Alcohol: 14.1 %

pH: 3.54

TA: 5.5 g/L

minimum 6 units (straight or mixed)