Lethbridge Hillside Haven Pinot Noir 2018 is a beautifully perfumed, site-driven wine from a rare granite-based vineyard in Geelong’s Moorabool Valley. With 40% whole bunch fermentation and aging in 40% new French oak, it delivers a lifted bouquet of florals and spice, underpinned by fine tannins and a distinctive mineral edge. Think elegance over power—graceful, aromatic, and quietly complex.

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The Story:
“What I like about this vineyard, is that it’s not about structure but about perfume, the granite gives you this lightness of touch. While most of Geelong is planted on basalt clay and limestone, this is totally unique. Etherial perfume and a mineralogy rarely seen in Geelong Pinot Noir” Ray
Winemaking Description:
Wild yeast fermented with around 40% whole bunches. The wine was then matured for 10 months in 40% new French oak barriques.

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 13.5% ABV
Closure: Screw Cap
Vintage: 2018
Grape Varieties: 100% Pinot Noir
Vineyard: Hillside Haven Vineyard, Moorabool Valley, Geelong; planted in 1998 on basalt-derived black clay over granite soils, at approximately 254 metres above sea level
Harvest: Hand-harvested
Vinification: Wild-yeast fermentation with approximately 40% whole-bunch inclusion
Oak: French oak barriques, approximately 40% new oak
Ageing: 10 months in French oak barriques
Producer: Lethbridge Wines
Classification: Geelong GI
Region: Victoria, Australia
Appellation: Geelong GI

Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
Decanting: Decant for 20–30 minutes before serving
Food Pairing: Roast duck, grilled quail, roast pork, mushroom risotto, venison and soft-ripened cheeses.