“Stunning.” - JancisRobinson.com, 17.5 points

“Really compares well against much pricier Pinots by sheer intensity and quality of flavour.” - Richard Hemming MW

A real humdinger of a Pinot Noir from Geelong (pronounced Jia Long), a thriving wine region southwest of Melbourne. It’s deep and rich and silky, the sort of style you might expect to find in Central Otago (Felton Road springs to mind) with glossy black and purple berries and the warmth of sun-kissed plum skins with lots of fine detail in its layers of barrel-aged flavours (cinnamon toast, vanilla, ground spices). Unequivocally delicious even on day 2 and day 3 after opening. 13% alc. Vegan-friendly. Drink now-2036.

Press review:

JancisRobinson.com: “Long fermentation with up to 60% whole-bunch. Intoxicating scent that majors on the fecund herbal complexity of whole-bunch fermentation. Baking spices, rhubarb, cranberry and redcurrant. Utterly engaging – it retains light body but delivers outrageous complexity, from decomposing vegetal/beetroot funk to vibrant young fruit. Stunning. 13% alc. Drink now-2036.” 17.5 points

The Wine Companion: “From four separate vineyards in Geelong that all make single-vineyard wines as well! About 50% whole bunches and 50% new French barriques. A bright ruby garnet. Ultra perfumed with aromas of wild strawberry, musk sticks and spices such as cardamom and clove. Medium bodied and red fruited and with fine, silky and persistent tannins rounding out a wine that's already delicious yet will reward another five to seven years in the cellar.” 95 points

Customer comment:

“I tried the Lethbridge last weekend and really enjoyed it.” - Mr J.G.