Lightfoot Myrtle Point Pinot Noir 2023
$31.99
Outstanding vintage. 95 points, Halliday. Fine single vineyard Gippsland Pinot ! Previous double trophy winner!
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Description
The Lightfoot family first planted a small vineyard in 1995 in the pristine Gippsland Lakes region and made small batches of wine each vintage for the enjoyment of family, friends and a handful of local wine enthusiasts. Since then their family business has grown, and the second generation of family, sons Rob and Tom Lightfoot, now manage the business.
The vineyard site, situated between the foothills of the Great Dividing Range and Bass Strait, was selected when soil mapping of the region identified tracts of the much celebrated Terra Rosa over Limestone soil structure – highly unusual in Gippsland. The 29Ha vineyard was planted between 1995-1997 by the Lightfoot family on their farm ‘Myrtle Point’. Pinot Noir plantings make up almost half, with smaller blocks of Chardonnay, Shiraz and Cabernet.
From the winemaker: “Made exclusively at the myrtle point vineyard, located between the great dividing range and Bass Straight. The Wine Pinot noir commands centre stage here in Gippsland. This wine has a lot of the classic Pinot fruit character of red berries and dark plum. It also shows the trademark hint of something a little meatier and more savoury that we see in Pinot from the Myrtle Point Vineyard. It’s a wine that is mostly about the pure expression of fruit character, but there is subtle texture and tannins in this wine and a touch of the barnyard/forest floor “funk” 10% new french oak, the rest in seasoned old french oak all for 7 months. Bottled in October 2023. ”
This is classic Gippsland Pinot Noir – Generous bright cherry and plum fruit balanced with the more savoury earthy and spicy notes. Clear varietal and regional character, bright fruit with complexity and texture. Incredible quality for the price!
95 Points, Jane Faulkner for Halliday’s Wine Companion: “There seems to be a gentle touch this vintage, with wonderful fruit expression. A pinot with all the fine aromas and flavours the variety can muster, yet it’s restrained with mouth-watering raspberry-like acidity and silky tannins. There’s a savoury edge to this, lighter framed yet highly enjoyable.”
RRP $37 *Our Price $31.99*
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Additional information
Producer | Lightfoot & Sons |
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Region or Country | Australia, Gippsland |
Variety | Pinot Noir |
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