A vibrant and textural Pinot Gris with layers of citrus, pear, spice, and floral notes. Made in a complex Alsatian style, this wine is aromatic, energetic, and long on the finish — a standout expression of the variety.

James Suckling | JS 92
Published: Sep 27, 2024

The nose is bright and inviting, with aromas of mandarins, honeydew melon and lemon pith. The palate is textural and giving, with a slightly grippy mouthfeel and notes of ginger, spices, jasmine and chamomile tea. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

Vivino | Vivino 3.9

This wine exhibits an attractive blend of delicate pear, blossom and citrus aromas that are complimented by honey, almond and funky toast on the palate. The wine is well balanced, showing depth of flavor and good palate weight with a silky texture.

Lethbridgewines.com

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. This wine is intensely aromatic showing notes of red apple skin, earthy citrus and spice. Tension and texture on the palate give it fantastic length

"Fermented in stainless and wood with some components receiving up to eight hours' skin contact. Bright green gold. Energetic and aromatic with freshly cut white pear, spring flowers and a hint of spice. Dry, textured, saline and long and a quite superb example of this semi-aromatic variety." Philip Rich, Halliday - 96 Points, Top Rated by Variety

"Terrific Pinot Gris. So much power and so much length. It’s something of a take-no-prisoners style but in a world of bland, all hail the thief, take it or leave it, one sip of this and you’re waken from your slumber. Intense apple, pear, citrus and slate characters with a herb-and-flower character about the edges. Whatever these characters are the result is arrestingly delicious. This is a dart of intense, mouthwatering flavour."  Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, 94 Points

Technical Specs

Alcohol: 13% ABV
Closure: Screw Cap
Vintage: 2024
Grape Varieties: 100% Pinot Gris
Vineyard: Cool-climate vineyards in Barwite, Doeven and Payne, Victoria, Australia
Harvest: Hand-harvested at low yields
Vinification: Made in an Alsatian style; fruit vinified in small batches, with some pressed immediately and other parcels receiving up to two days of skin contact. Fermented with indigenous yeasts in new oak barrels
Oak: New French oak barrels
Ageing: Matured on fine lees in a 1,300-litre foudre before bottling in July 2024
Producer: Lethbridge Wines
Classification: Geelong GI
Region: Victoria, Australia
Appellation: Geelong GI

Serving Temperature: 8–10°C
Decanting: No decanting required
Food Pairing: Roast pork, duck breast, grilled salmon, Asian cuisine, creamy mushroom dishes and mild cheeses.