Lethbridge
Lethbridge operates in Port Phillip, Victoria's maritime cool-climate region, where Pinot Noir and Chardonnay thrive in conditions that demand precision and restraint. The winery's Chardonnay and Mietta—a Pinot Noir—both achieved 93-point ratings from Decanter, placing them among the region's most accomplished expressions of these varieties. A second Pinot Noir offering scores at 92 points. Port Phillip's proximity to Port Phillip Bay moderates temperatures and extends the growing season, allowing grapes to develop complexity without excess ripeness. Chardonnay here tends toward mineral precision and subtle oak integration; Pinot Noir expresses the region's signature elegance—silky tannins and red-fruit clarity rather than extraction or weight. Lethbridge's portfolio reflects the discipline required of winemakers working in this demanding terroir.
Critics
Decanter