Lethbridge Mietta Pinot Noir 2021 (Geelong) – A powerful yet refined single-vineyard Pinot Noir from ultra-low-yield vines (≈0.5–1 tonne/acre). Fermented with 100% whole bunches and aged in 100% new French oak, it shows lifted aromas of red fruits, citrus peel, earth, and floral spice. The palate is pure and textural, with fine tannins, a mineral core, and remarkable tension and restraint. Elegant, complex, and cellar-worthy.

James Suckling | JS 96
Published: Aug 20, 2025

Fresh and pure, with aromas of red fruits, citrus peel, lead pencils and earth and a floral lift. The palate is refined and textural, with finely tuned tannins and a mineral core, showing both delicacy and tension. Remarkably restrained, despite 80% whole-cluster fermentation and aging in 100% new oak. Nicely constructed. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

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From vines yielding less than 1 tonne/acre, 100% whole bunch, natural yeast ferment,100% new oak. A powerful and structural Pinot Noir.
An unusual presentation of the MV6 clone in the Estate vineyard produces fruit of great density of flavour, and very low yield (0.5 tonnes/acre). This wine was fermented with 100% whole bunch inclusion and had pre-fermentation maceration for 7-10 days. Wild yeast fermentation in small open vats proceeded with daily pignage. Pressing was straight to barrel (100% new French oak) to allow for gross lees contact and natural MLF.