I've mentioned Lethbridge several times as it continues to be one of my favorite wineries in Australia.
Great Riesling, Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Shiraz and some cool blends...
Lethbridge Mietta Pinot Noir 2008
I had this a few years back and was impressed but this came across so much more Beaune like in texture but it has definitely changed a lot since then...
Smoky meats on the nose, some herbs, red fruits...there is a charred green stem smell to it...the way I see it in my head is taking a green plant or stem and then putting it on a yakitori grill and then stripping off some of the black stuff and taking a bite of it....The mouthfeel has changed a bit since I had it before..lighter on the palate with the fruit having fallen off a bit..the tannins are far more in the background as well...which has moved this from more Beaune like to more Nuits like in texture. Acidity is still really good.....
Still very much in the vein of the area (Bannockburn Geelong) with the vegetal thing going on..but I'd rank it behind Bannockburn and By Farr in the vegetal department...
For an Aussie Pinot, I think it is great....it has the right texture, not too ripe, has a bit of grip, a bit of interest....
