Our Review
Lethbridge was founded by scientists Ray Nadeson, Maree Collis and Adrian Thomas. In Ray’s words, ‘Our belief is that the best wines express the unique character of special places’. As well as understanding the importance of terroir, the partners have built a unique strawbale 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. Ray also has a distinctive approach to full-blown chardonnay and pinot noir. There is also a contract winemaking limb to the business. Exports to the UK, the US, Denmark, Russia, Singapore, Thailand, Japan and Hong Kong. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Chardonnay, riesling, pinot noir, shiraz, nebbiolo
Cellar Door
Information
Lethbridge Wins Geelong's Best Small Cellar Door 2016 (Gourmet Traveller Wine Australia)
The Cellar Door experience that we offer at Lethbridge Wines is quite unique. When you visit our strawbale winery you will sit down at the oak tasting table with us, sample our wines and engage in interesting conversation.
We also offer Meredith Dairy Cheese for tasting and sales. If you ring in advance we can prepare a cheese platter for you as a snack or light lunch.
Hours
Our Cellar Door is open Monday to Friday 11am – 3pm and weekends 11am - 5pm.
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
NSW, QLD & Victoria - Fesq & Co. (fesq.com.au) - 1300 763 377
WA - The Wine Gang - 0434 726 165
Geelong - White Kat Beverages (whitekat.com.au) - 0401 769 558
SA - Aus Craft Wine (auscraftwine.com.au) - 08 8363 4232
International Sales Information
UK - Berkmann Wine Cellars,
Denmark - Victoria Vine,
Singapore - Vinicole Asia,
Thailand - G-Four Fine Wines,
Hong Kong - OzTerroirs,
China (private customers) - Shun Australia,
China (restaurants) - Elan,
USA - Isle of Oz Imports.
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Ray Nadeson, Maree Collis |
| Region |
Geelong |
| Address |
74 Burrows Road, Lethbridge, Vic 3222
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| Established |
1996 |
| Dozens |
10 000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
7 ha |
| Opening Hours |
Mon–Fri 11-4, w'ends 11–5 |
| Telephone |
(03) 5281 7279
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| Website |
www.lethbridgewines.com
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