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2016 RIVER BLOCK Shiraz
Read moreThe River Block sits on a limestone bluff alongside the Mitchell River. Planted in a seam of rich red soil layered over the limestone with a gentle easterly aspect, the River Block yields Shiraz of complexity and elegance.
Hand picked and gently destemmed into small open fermenters. Hand plunged twice daily. 100 day post ferment maceration. 11 month French oak maturation, 40% new.
“Unequivocally struts its cool climate DNA, but it still feels ripe and approachable. Dark fruit, peppery spice, cedar and liquorice are all in play; the medium bodied palate with supple tannin” – 95 Points, 2020 Halliday Wine Companion.
Yield: 1.9 t/acre.
Picked: 7/4/2016
Production: 160 Dozen.
Tasting Notes: 2016 Lightfoot & Sons RIVER BLOCK Shiraz
Price (AUD): $48.00Purchase any 6 bottles and receive 10% off
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2017 HOME BLOCK Chardonnay
Read moreThe Home Block was the first planting of vines at the Myrtle Point property in 1995. Positioned on a limestone bluff high above the Mitchell River, the Home Block consistently produces Chardonnay of concentration and complexity.
Grapes picked, pressed and juice run directly into barrels for fermentation on full solids. 11 month maturation on lees in French oak Puncheons and Hogs Heads, 37% new.
“Highly varietal and highly delicious. Pear, apple and steely stonefruit characters burst onto the palate and swing persistently through the finish. Juicy flavour aplenty, and length to impress”. 93 Points, Cambell Mattinson, The Wine Front 2019.
Clones: P58, I10V3, G9V7
Picked : 7/3/2017
Production: 222 Dozen.
Price (AUD): $48.00Purchase any 6 bottles and receive 10% off
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2016 CLIFF BLOCK Pinot Noir
Read moreA darker expression of Pinot Noir. Aromatic with violets, cherry and plum, this wine has a full and textured palate with superb varietal fruit character and integration even at a young age. An exceptional example of Gippsland Pinot Noir.
Total Make 230 dozen.
Harvest Date 8/3/2016.
pH 3.61
T/A 8.2g/L
Alcohol 13.4 % Alc/Vol
Clone MV6, planted in 1997.
Price (AUD): $48.00Purchase any 6 bottles and receive 10% off
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2018 Renegade Pinot Noir – Limited Release
Read morePart of our experimental series of wines to push our creativity and understanding as winemakers and grape growers. This wine is 100% whole bunch wild ferment and foot stomped once.
Price (AUD): $40.00Purchase any 6 bottles and receive 10% off
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2018 Nouveau Shiraz – Limited Release
Read moreThe next of our experimental series of wines to push our creativity and understanding as winemakers and grape growers. This wine is a nouveau take on cool climate Shiraz (Syrah). A soft and fresh, fruit forward style of wine, unoaked and designed for early drinking.
Price (AUD): $40.00Purchase any 6 bottles and receive 10% off
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2017 Limited Release Pinot Noir Shiraz
Read moreSOLD OUT
Part of an experimental series of wines to push our creativity and understanding as winemakers and grape growers. Inspired by the early wines of the Hunter Valley. This is our version of a classic but uncommon blend. Pinot Noir and Shiraz were vinified just for this project.
A 50/50 blend of whole bunch fermented Pinot Noir for complexity, spice and structure and nouveau style Shiraz for plump, juicy fruit and additional mid palate weight.
Very limited availability.
91 Points Halliday Wine Companion 2020.
Price (AUD): $40.00Purchase any 6 bottles and receive 10% off
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2013 Vintage Sparkling – Chardonnay & Pinot Noir
Read moreSOLD OUT – This wine has been made from the classic sparkling wine varietals, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Made in the traditional method utilizing full bottle fermentation and maturation for complexity and finesse. The result is a delicate and elegant vintage sparkling wine
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Price (AUD): $35.00Purchase any 6 bottles and receive 10% off
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2018 Sparkling Shiraz
Read moreMade in the traditional method utilizing full bottle fermentation, our Sparkling Shiraz is a vibrant wine with classic red berry fruit character and subtle spice. Varietal Shiraz fruit on the palate gives the wine a lovely vibrancy and depth of flavour complemented by a long fresh finish.
Price (AUD): $30.00Purchase any 6 bottles and receive 10% off
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2016 Myrtle Point Merlot
Read more100% Estate grown, made and bottled.
The Myrtle Point Vineyard is in the coastal, Gippsland Lakes District – Victoria’s most easterly viticultural region.
Small batch winemaking. Open fermenters, hand plunged twice daily. Bright plum fruit, soft tannins and subtle French Oak.
Price (AUD): $28.00Purchase any 6 bottles and receive 10% off
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2017 Myrtle Point Shiraz
Read moreSmall batch open ferments, hand plunged. Extended time on skins following fermentation building palate weight and texture. French oak maturation. An aromatic wine, elegant structure, vibrant dark berry fruit, spice and fine tannins.
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2017 Myrtle Point Pinot Noir
Read more94 Points – 2020 Halliday Wine Companion
Small batch winemaking combining traditional methods with some use of wild yeasts and whole bunch ferments. French oak maturation. Bright cherry and plum fruit layered with savoury, earthy elements. Bottled unfiltered. 100% Estate grown, made and bottled.
Full tasting notes:2017 Lightfoot & Sons Myrtle Point Vineyard Pinot Noir
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2018 Myrtle Point Chardonnay
Read moreA fresh, bright, modern Chardonnay. Citrus, white Peach and melon layered with subtle complexity gained from barrel fermentation and maturation.
Full Tasting Notes: 2018 Lightfoot & Sons Myrtle Point Vineyard Chardonnay
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2019 Myrtle Point Rosé
Read moreAn elegant, dry Rosé made from Pinot Noir (60%) and Shiraz (40%) grapes. Highly aromatic with vibrant fresh strawberry fruit character, bright natural acidity and a crisp, dry finish.
Price (AUD): $24.00Purchase any 6 bottles and receive 10% off
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2017 Myrtle Point Vineyard Shiraz Cabernet Merlot
Read moreThis medium-bodied red is a versatile wine suitable for any occasion, with or without a meal. The wine shows Shiraz spice with generous plum and dark berry fruit flavours that are balanced with vanillin oak and soft tannins.
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2018 Pinot Grigio
