A nose of quince and stonefruit, white beach and green nectarine, stuck match and lime citrus. The palate has great tension, flinty minerality and beautiful acidity, reminiscent of somewhere in the old world that we are not allowed to mention. So taste for yourselves & guess...
Made in a complex Alsatian style, small batches are wild fermented in new French oak. Some portions have a touch of skin contact. Aged on fine lees in foudre before being bottled young and fresh.
96 points - Halliday Wine Companion! We have been working with Angela Vaughan and her beautiful Henty vineyards for over a decade. In this time we have identified a small parcel of Pinot Gris, uniquie in terroir, whose quality and characteristics are wholly deserving of a single vineyard wine.
At Lethbridge we have been working with this Noble variety for nearly two decades and in this time experimented with many styles, from dry to sweek, sparkling to amber. This Riesling follows one of our well travelled roads.
At Lethbridge the idea of simple is an anathema. We use old school techniques including wild yeast, lees contact and maturation in large old casks. Sophisticated and minerally, our Sauvignon Blanc is made to confound and intrigue.
Enjoy the bouquet of dry hay, green apple, grapefruit pith, lemon and lanolin while the palate has medium weight with beautiful length and persistent acidity
From our home block Chardonnay - the 'Bartl' produces wines of intensity and finesse year on year. Winner Top Gold and Best Chardonnay at the French-Victorian Wine Show 2024 - only 824 bottles produced.
"Aromas of pure lime and just-picked white nectarines. The palate is rich and textured, too, with a hint of ginger spice on the long, chalky finish. Delicious wine."
The way we make amphora White. 48% Vermentino, 40% Fiano, 12% Riesling. Crisp lemon and pear skins on the nose, quince, chamomile and lemon oil on the palate with gripping acidity and freshness.
