Lethbridge Estate Vineyard
The Flagship Vineyard in Lethbridge, located 30 km north west of Geelong, was originally planted in 1874 by Swiss immigrants and was replanted by Maree and Ray in 1996. This vineyard is managed using sustainable principles, informed by organic and biodynamic practices. With five distinctive Pinot Noir blocks and two of each Chardonnay and Shiraz this vineyard captures the intricacies of terroir.
Varieties Planted: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Shiraz, Viognier, Gamay, Sangiovese Brunello, Merlot and Cabernet Franc.
Wines: Lethbridge ‘Mietta’ Pinot Noir, Lethbridge ‘Indra’ Shiraz, Lethbridge ‘Hugo George’ Sangiovese Merlot, Lethbridge ‘Block 4’ Pinot Noir, Lethbridge ‘Block 2’ Pinot Noir, Lethbridge Pinot Noir, Lethbridge Chardonnay, Lethbridge the ‘The Bartl’ Chardonnay, Lethbridge ‘Block 6’ Shiraz and Lethbridge Gamay.
Hat Rock Vineyard
The Hat Rock vineyard, named after a geographical feature resembling a hat, is located on the Bellarine Peninsula between Drysdale and Portarlington. The vineyard was initially planted with Pinot Noir in 1996 by Steve and Vici Funnell. The soil is a fairly uniform black basalt derived clay soil type.
Varieties Planted: Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Gamay, Pinot Gris and Riesling
Wines Produced: Hat Rock ‘Single Vineyard’ Pinot Noir, Lethbridge Pinot Noir, Lethbridge Chardonnay.
Rebenberg Vineyard
The historic Rebenberg Vineyard is on Mt Duneed, approximately 10km south west of Geelong, an area first planted with vines in 1858. This vineyard was planted by Ken and Joy Campbell in 1968 initiating the re-emergence of Geelong as a winegrowing region. Initially planted to Semillon, Cabernet, Shiraz, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay, most of the vineyard has now been pulled out for housing.
Varieties Planted: Chardonnay
Wines: Lethbridge ‘Allegra’ Chardonnay ++.
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As grapegrowers and winemakers, our story revolves around land: where grapes are grown and where our vineyard is located.
We have developed a special appreciation of where we live, and feel honoured to acknowledge the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants, and the traditional custodians of this land. We pay our respects to their elders, past, present and emerging.
The Lethbridge winery and vineyard are situated on the land of the Wathaurong people of the Kulin nation and we acknowledge that this land was never formally ceded.