Lethbridge Wines

Our Benchmark Shiraz Tasting on June 12th was very successful, but somehow with all of the pruning to be done last week got away from us!  Everyone at the tasting was very impressed by the strength of all of the wines in each flight and we found it very difficult to choose individual favourites.  We were particularly happy with our new 2010 Heathcote Shiraz and 2008 Indra Shiraz, which will be released in the coming months.

We are always on the lookout for new wine experiences so we are very pleased to be preparing our annual Pinot Noir Benchmark Tasting to be held at the new Carlton Wine Room.  A beautiful venue with great food and a thoughtful and concise wine list, currently including the Lethbridge 2008 Shiraz.  Everyone attending the tasting is also invited to stay for a Pinot Noir based dinner.  Go to the Events page for bookings.

We are changing our cellar door opening times in 2012 to provide a more focused tasting experience.  We will now be open on the first and third weekend of each month for drop-ins, or by appointment on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or (03)5281 7279.  This will give us the chance to organise more structured benchmark tastings on weekends during the year, while still providing the Lethbridge hospitality at the cellar door on a regular basis.

Ray is currently in England hosting Lethbridge tastings with Berkmann Wine Cellars, the leading wine importer in the UK.  Lethbridge wines are being received extremely well and we have already been featured on the Wine Anorak website.  If you would like to read the article please follow this link:  http://wineanorak.com/australia/lethbridge.htm

We are planning an Italian Benchmark Tasting for Sunday August 26 to preview our 2012 Italian reds and taste some inspirational wines from Italy and Australia.  See the events page for bookings in very limited numbers.