2023 Lethbridge Block 4 Pinot Noir, Moorabool Valley

All MV6 estate planted in '96. A very cool site that's usually picked in April. A light, bright ruby garnet. The prettiest of the single-vineyard wines. Aromas of cranberry and spiced raspberry that sit alongside gentle florals and spice. The medium-bodied palate is fine-boned, with silky, gently chewy tannins. Built to unfurl slowly over the next eight to 10 years at least. Drink to 2036.

96+ points Philip Rich for Halliday Wine Companion, August 2026

Vibrant red fruits with finesse, depth and purity. The palate is mid-weighted, with crunchy tannins and bright acidity, leading into an almost saline, umami undertone with layers of fruit and earth. Lovely and unique among the Lethbridge bottlings, coming from young vines.

94 points James Suckling, August 2025

The Lethbridge Block 4 Pinot Noir is grown on a patch of vines on the black clay, basalt and limestone soils in the northwest corner of the lofty, cool Lethbridge vineyard in the Moorabool Valley. The block was planted in 1998 predominantly to MV6, with a smattering of 115 in the mix. 

The fruit is hand-picked, fermented spontaneously in open-top vessels, and matured in barrels of which half were new Perhaps due to his scientific background, Nadeson, whose wines never taste oaky, is something of a specialist when it comes to the use of oak. He works closely with a single French cooper, and all Lethbridge barrels are custom-built to his specifications: light toast and a tight grain to facilitate micro-oxygenation and help polymerise the tannins. This is super classy, bottle-aged Pinot: It’s bold and richly textured, laden with deep red fruits, exotic spice and well-integrated savoury notes.

Serve alongside roasted duck breast with cherry and thyme, where the wine's fruit and earthy notes create harmony, or try mushroom risotto with truffle oil that echoes its savoury character. The Pinot shines with slow roasted pork belly, rare seared tuna with sesame crust, or charcuterie featuring duck liver pâté and aged salami. For vegetarian options, consider roasted beetroot with goat cheese and walnuts, eggplant parmigiana, or wild mushroom tart with herbs. Aged Comté, creamy Brie or washed rind cheeses provide excellent matches for the wine's elegance and structure.