{"title":"Lethbridge | Geelong","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Collection_Banner_4afa9cf1-65d6-447e-b7c0-83af8312f376.jpg?v=1549563065\" alt=\"Lethbridge Winery in the Geelong region of Victoria, Australia\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLethbridge Wines is a boutique wine producer specialising in highly terroir-driven wines from some of the best vineyards in Victoria's Geelong region, chosen after an exhaustive search in the mid 1990's. Owner-winemakers Ray Nadeson and Maree Collis are not your average winemakers of a boutique winery. Both were initially trained as research scientists and hold PhD degrees in chemistry and medicine, respectively. While combining their scientific careers with winemaking, Maree and Ray completed the winemaking degree at Charles Sturt University. Ray states, \"winemaking is not really that different to science, both are creative and both involve 99% perspiration, 1% inspiration\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith total wine production capacity capped at 3,000 cases, the focus is on quality and individuality, with a strong emphasis on capturing the local terroirs. As well as understanding the importance of terroir, the partners have built a unique straw- bale winery, designed to recreate the controlled environment of cellars and caves in Europe. Winemaking is no less ecological: hand-picking, indigenous yeast fermentation, small open fermenters, pigeage (foot-stomping) and minimal handling of the wines throughout the maturation process are all part and parcel of the highly successful Lethbridge approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLethbridge is a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.winecompanion.com.au\/\" title=\"Halliday Wine Companion Official Website\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJames Halliday\u003c\/a\u003e 5 Red Star Winery that has built up a cult following in Australia and their wines are rarely seen outside of Melbourne; this is a great opportunity to sample these award winning wines from one of the few overseas allocations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eLETHBRIDGE WINES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lethbridgewines.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"The official website of Lethbridge Wines\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/desktop_icon_cd1f9a91-a06b-4665-880d-cc47c0dde6d7_480x480.jpg?v=1588261941\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LethbridgeWines\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Like Lethbridge Wines on Facebook\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/facebook_icon_d3f13554-5a1f-49e3-a487-0da023dfd02d_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lethbridge_wines\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Follow Lethbridge Wines on Instagram\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/instagram_icon_07bcf872-b0f0-428b-b788-b56bac71ff21_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\" alt=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/instagram_icon_07bcf872-b0f0-428b-b788-b56bac71ff21_480x480.jpg?v=1588261424\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lethbridge-allegra-chardonnay","title":"Lethbridge Allegra Chardonnay 2016","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs always, the flagship Lethbridge Allegra Chardonnay is fully barrel fermented and aged for 11 months in new French puncheons. Vibrant stone fruit with hints of citrus dance across the palate with support from some toast and spice from the oak. Allegra is concentrated and finessed, a wine that is both immediately appealing but will benefit from bottle age. [#intro]This barrel fermented flagship Chardonnay from Lethbridge is definitely one for the cellar...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lethbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":23055839395898,"sku":"A16LETHBRIDGEALLEGRA-1","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/AllegraChardonnayBottle.jpg?v=1610559189"},{"product_id":"lethbridge-pinot-noir","title":"Lethbridge Pinot Noir 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eFruit for the Lethbridge Pinot Noir is sourced from four single vineyards in Geelong, two in the Moorabool Valley (Hillside Haven \u0026amp; Springbank) and two from the Bellarine (Hat Rock \u0026amp; Suma Park). All the fruit was handpicked and fermented separately to keep the individual vineyard characters distinct. Each parcel was treated the same; wild yeast fermented with around 40% whole bunches. The wine was then matured for 10 months in 40% new French oak barriques. After rigorous tastings the wine was blended to create this wonderful Pinot Noir in the Lethbridge style.  It is Ray's intention to create wines that are medium bodied but dense in concentration, with tannins that feel like you’re melting in to a soft cushion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lethbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31255664590915,"sku":"A23LETHBRIDGEPN-1","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Pinot_Noir_16.jpg?v=1575477489"},{"product_id":"lethbridge-shiraz","title":"Lethbridge Shiraz 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lethbridge Shiraz is made from homegrown Geelong fruit that produces a wine with a savoury complexity, spicy and floral aromatics and fine tannins. With Lethbridge balance is everything.[#intro]A wonderful savoury Shiraz from the young vines planted at Lethbridge...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lethbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31256530550851,"sku":"A21LETHBRIDGESHZ-1","price":36.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/ShirazBottle.jpg?v=1628189746"},{"product_id":"lethbridge-mietta-pinot-noir","title":"Lethbridge Mietta Pinot Noir 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lethbridge Mietta Pinot Noir is an extremely limited release red wine produced from the home block at Lethbridge. An unusual presentation of the MV6 clone within the estate vineyard produces fruit with great density of flavour and extremely low yields. This wine was fermented with 80% whole bunch inclusion and pressed straight to barrel (100% new French oak) to allow for gross lees contact and natural malolactic fermentation. The resulting wine offers intense aromas of black cherries, raspberries, herbs and forest floor. The palate is deliciously rich and silky, intensely savoury and with great balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lethbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31310447476803,"sku":"A18LETHBRIDGEMIETTAPN-1","price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Mietta_Pinot_Noir_13.jpg?v=1577639197"},{"product_id":"lethbridge-chardonnay","title":"Lethbridge Chardonnay 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lethbridge Chardonnay is a wonderful expression of this noble white grape variety made from carefully selected handpicked fruit, which is fermented and matured in French oak. The wine displays complex, intense aromas of citrus, hazelnut, and gun flint. On the palate mineral flavours mingle with the firm structure and creamy texture to a finish that is long and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lethbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31310471266371,"sku":"A19LETHBRIDGECHD-1","price":34.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Chardonnay_017000ec-b68b-43bd-8afc-ab3cef05f6c7.jpg?v=1577642610"},{"product_id":"lethbridge-indra-shiraz","title":"Lethbridge Indra Shiraz 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Indra Block at Lethbridge consistently delivers a wine of exceptional quality. Made from very low yields in 100% new French oak and with minimal intervention, the wine is Northern Rhône in style. Perfume, spice and all things nice!  The 2018 Indra was made with 80% whole bunch and a drop of Viognier co-fermented for aromatics. Violets, lavender and dried herbs with pepper and black plums riding the tannins through the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lethbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31310477164611,"sku":"A18LETHBRIDGEINDRA-1","price":53.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/Indra_Shiraz.jpg?v=1577643779"},{"product_id":"lethbridge-estate-riesling","title":"Lethbridge Estate Riesling 2023","description":"\u003cp\u003eGrapes for the Lethbridge Estate Riesling are sourced from cool climate vineyards near Mount Gambier. Noted for its limestone soils and cooling coastal breezes. Partially whole bunch pressed and wild fermented in stainless steel, the ferment is kept cool to retain delicate aromatics. Aged on its lees to increase complexity before bottling. This Riesling has complex aromas of citrus and sherbet interlaced with musk stick and floral notes. These play wonderfully with a crystalline acidity and long fresh finish.[#intro]Complex aromas of citrus \u0026amp; sherbet play wonderfully with a crystalline acidity \u0026amp; long fresh finish...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lethbridge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41807668052035,"sku":null,"price":26.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/EstateRieslingBt.jpg?v=1726309556"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Collection_Image_15d3d962-3d9d-49f1-8e70-410e46da43ae.jpg?v=1549563217","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/lethbridge-wines-geelong-victoria-australia\/lethbridge.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}