2023 Lethbridge Vaughan Pinot Gris

A beautifully textured and elegantly structured Geelong single-vineyard Pinot Gris — pale gold and luminous, with ripe pear, apple and citrus blossom intensity, honey and ginger spice and the extraordinary cool-climate mineral precision, excellent texture and food-friendly character that makes Vaughan one of Lethbridge's most celebrated and distinctive single-vineyard expressions.

Vaughan — a specific single-vineyard designation from Lethbridge's celebrated biodynamic Geelong estate. From Ray Nadeson and Maree Collis — biodynamic pioneers and one of Australia's most respected boutique producers. Dual 95–96-point critical acclaim and outstanding value at $54.

96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – The R Review

Geelong, VIC

$54 a bottle
Single Vineyard • Vaughan • Pinot Gris • Lethbridge • Geelong

"Vaughan — a specific single-vineyard Pinot Gris of extraordinary texture and cool-climate elegance from one of Australia's most celebrated biodynamic boutique producers."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Pale gold with brilliant clarity — luminous, vibrant and inviting.

Aroma:
Enticing and complex with:

• ripe pear and apple
• citrus blossom and subtle floral lift
• honey and ginger spice
• fine mineral undertones and the cool-climate precision of Geelong

Geelong single-vineyard Pinot Gris of extraordinary aromatic complexity — the ripe pear and apple generosity of the variety beautifully expressed through the Vaughan vineyard's distinctive cool-climate terroir, with the honey and spice complexity that defines great Pinot Gris.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with excellent texture and balance.
Expect layers of:

• pear, peach and apple
• lemon zest and citrus
• honey and ginger spice
• fine mineral backbone and cool-climate precision
• excellent texture delivering balance, richness and length

The wine delivers pear and apple richness with cool-climate elegance, combining Ray Nadeson and Maree Collis's celebrated biodynamic winemaking with the Vaughan vineyard's extraordinary Geelong terroir and the mineral precision that defines great Lethbridge Pinot Gris.

Finish:
Clean and refreshing with lingering citrus, pear, honey and a touch of ginger spice.

Critical Acclaim

96pts – Halliday Wine Companion

95pts – The R Review

About Lethbridge Vaughan Pinot Gris

Lethbridge is one of the Geelong region's most celebrated and respected boutique producers, founded by Ray Nadeson and Maree Collis — biodynamic pioneers in Australian wine, with a singular focus on expressing the extraordinary cool-climate terroir of Geelong through minimal-intervention, biodynamic winemaking of the highest quality. Vaughan is a specific single-vineyard designation from the Lethbridge estate — a wine of extraordinary texture, cool-climate elegance and food-friendly character. Alongside the 96-point Allegra Chardonnay and the 2013 museum release, the Vaughan Pinot Gris demonstrates the extraordinary breadth and quality of Lethbridge's biodynamic single-vineyard programme.

It represents:

• beautifully textured Geelong single-vineyard Pinot Gris from one of Australia's most celebrated biodynamic boutique producers
• Ray Nadeson and Maree Collis's biodynamic expression of the Vaughan vineyard's extraordinary cool-climate Geelong terroir
• outstanding value for a dual 95–96-point, food-friendly Geelong single-vineyard Pinot Gris

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2023
• Variety: Pinot Gris
• Vineyard: Vaughan Single Vineyard
• Region: Geelong, VIC
• Producer: Lethbridge
• Style: Biodynamic, minimal intervention
• Serving Temperature: 10–14°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2029

Food Pairings

• Grilled fish with lemon and herbs
• Pan-seared scallops
• Roast pork with apple
• Thai and Vietnamese cuisine
• Soft and washed-rind cheeses
• As an aperitif

Why We Love It

This is beautifully textured, elegantly structured Geelong single-vineyard Pinot Gris from one of Australia's most celebrated and respected biodynamic boutique producers.
At $54, it delivers dual 95–96-point critical acclaim and outstanding cool-climate Geelong Pinot Gris character at an exceptional everyday price.

A must-have for lovers of textured, food-friendly Pinot Gris and the finest Geelong white wine.