2023 Lethbridge Menage A Noir Pinot Noir

A much-loved Geelong Pinot Noir - approachable, friendly, delicious and great value.
4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
7 Reviews

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Description

Dr. Ray Nadeson is a master craftsman of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (although he also makes a mean cool climate Shiraz!). His unique wines have led the way for many other natural winemakers to follow, with technique and precision leading his low-intervention philosophical approach.

'Menage a Noir' is Ray's 'entry-level' Pinot, and as far as Pinot Noir goes it's about as good as it gets at this price. It's made from multiple parcels of fruit from various Geelong sub-regions and is designed to be simultaneously approachable and interesting.

This is another extremely user-friendly release - the move toward more fruit-forward, bright and friendly style of Pinot Noir clearly doing wonders for the label. This is the perfect wine to get familiar with this standout Geelong producer.

91 Points - "Lethbridge Wines is just north of Geelong in the Moorabool Valley, not far from Bannockburn. Quite a deep colour, rich red with a good tint of purple. Rich ripe black cherry aroma and flavour with a eucalyptus overtone. The wine has intensity of fruit flavour and good structure, thanks to abundant tannins. Wood spice and loganberry flavours: a bold and ballsy pinot with a good intensity and persistence. - Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

Customer Reviews

4.3
Rated 4.3 out of 5 stars
Based on 7 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 4 Total 4 star reviews: 1 Total 3 star reviews: 2 Total 2 star reviews: 0 Total 1 star reviews: 0
7 reviews
  • SP
    selvam p.
    Verified Buyer
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    2 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    super value

    A fantastic example of value Victorian quality Pinot. A delight to drink with Peking Duck at BYO China town restaurant

  • EL
    Eddie L.
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    3 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    Disappointing but still a fan

    I have been buying this wine for 5 yrs and the 2021 is unfortunately disappointing relative to past vintages. The 2020 was amazing and overall the quality of Pinot Noir from Lethbridge is normally excellent. I also bought the 2019 Pinot this time around and that is excellent.

    Won't put me off buying future vintages.

  • TG
    Toya G.
    Verified Buyer
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    4 years ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Enthusiast
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great value pinot

    Highly recommend for the price point

Winemaking Description: Fruit was destemmed and cold soaked on arrival. Wild yeast fermentation took place in a mixture of small 500L open vats with pigeages and 3000L wooden fermenter with daily pump-over. Post fermentation maceration enabled good tannin and colour extraction. The wine was matured in vat for 8 months prior to bottling.

Tasting Notes: Dark cherry, satsuma plums and red berry aromas savory woodland earthiness with crunchy red berries and fine, firm tannins. An elegant mouthfeel with a fresh finish characteristic of Pinot Noir.

Price Bracket $31 to $40
Type Red
Body Light Bodied
Variety Pinot Noir
Country Australia
Region Geelong
Australian State VIC
Reviewed By The Real Review
Critic Score 91
Alcohol 13%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2023
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