Lethbridge Varietal Pinot Noir 2023 is fresh, focused, and irresistibly expressive. With a nose full of dark red fruits and spice, it unfolds into a palate of red forest berries, subtle earth, and that signature Campari-like twist on the finish. Balanced by whole bunch structure and vibrant acidity, it's a sexy, medium-bodied Pinot with grip, finesse, and lingering charm.

James Suckling | JS 93
Published: Sep 27, 2024

The nose is lifted and floral with an edge of reduction, giving aromas of rose petals, wild raspberries and red licorice. The palate is medium-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of red currants, cassia bark and forest floor. Very well constructed and balanced. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Jancis Robinson | JR 17.5
Published: May 8, 2025
Drink: 2026-2036

100% whole-bunch fermentation.
Savoury, dried fruits, ferrous and granitic on the palate. Much less immediate complexity than their estate Pinot Noir, but there is more density and ageworthiness, requiring many more years to mature. Like all great Pinots, this will take its own sweet time to reach the full peak of complexity. 

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After over 20 years of making wine, I am just going to say it. Pinot noir is the sexiest grape variety. And believe me, I have made more than my share of varieties.

It attracts first with its captivating aroma, earthy, mushroomy, enticing with some exotic dark cherry and wet leaves or forest floor. Following the alluring scent, there is the anticipation of taste and if you have chosen well, expect some intoxicating flavours of dark cherry with undercurrents of earth and spice. Finally to texture, the perception of which relates to our sense of touch, a great Pinot Noir will be supple, smooth and silky. You will feel this wine in your mouth and if it is great Pinot Noir the taste will persist and you will want more.

Smell, taste, touch and desire? sounds sexy to me.