Region:
Gippsland VictoriaMade by:
Tom Lightfoot & Alastair ButtEstablished:
1995Vineyard Area:
29 HectaresAltitude:
55mCoordinates:
37˚48'04"S 147˚31'53"EAvailability:
VictoriaBrothers Rob and Tom Lightfoot are the second generation to manage their family’s vineyard in the remote Gippsland Lakes region where they specialise in Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Shiraz.
Located between the Dividing Range and Bass Strait, the region is Victoria’s most easterly viticultural area. The heart and soul of the family business is their Myrtle Point Vineyard positioned high on an exposed plateau of Terra Rosa soil above a limestone bluff.
The wines are made by Tom Lightfoot and Alastair Butt. Alastair brings more than 25 years of winemaking experience to the winery, working previously at Seville Estate in the Yarra Valley and Brokenwood in the Hunter Valley. Tom worked a number of vintages in wineries throughout Australia and the USA (making Pinot Noir in Oregon) after completing a Viticultural Science and Wine Production degree. Tom now manages the Myrtle Point vineyard and assists Alastair in winemaking.
One of the “Best Wineries of the Regions” + “5 black stars”
Halliday Wine Companion 2020
“Certificate of Excellence 2018”
Huon Hooke, The Real Review
“Best Large Cellar Door – Gippsland”
Gourmet Traveller Best Cellar Door Awards 2018 and 2019
One of “Ten Dark Horses” Award
Halliday Wine Companion 2017
Lightfoot ‘Cliff Block’ Pinot Noir 2017 View Tasting Notes
More savoury and textural than the Myrtle Point Pinot Noir, yet highly aromatic. Black cherry, dark plum, earthy spice and tannin structure. This wine has a full and textured palate with superb varietal fruit character, complexity and length. An exceptional example of Gippsland Pinot Noir.
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Lightfoot ‘Home Block’ Chardonnay 2018 View Tasting Notes
The 2018 Home Block Chardonnay is a wine of subtle intensity and power, made from a small parcel of fruit taken from the ‘Home Block’ of Chardonnay within the Myrtle Point vineyard. The wine reflects the intensity of fruit character that the Myrtle Point Vineyard can produce. An intense aroma of melon and peach with a complex almond character. On…
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Lightfoot ‘Limited Release’ Pinot Noir Shiraz 2019 View Tasting Notes
Part of an experimental series of wines to push our creativity and understanding as winemakers and grape growers. Inspired by the early wines of the Hunter Valley. This is our version of a classic but uncommon blend. Pinot Noir and Shiraz were vinified separately for this project. A 50/50 blend of Pinot Noir for complexity, spice and structure; and Shiraz…
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Lightfoot ‘Myrtle Point Vineyard’ Chardonnay 2021 View Tasting Notes
A stunning single vineyard Gippsland Chardonnay Located in far eastern Victoria, between the Great Dividing Range and Bass Straight, the Gippsland Lakes District enjoys a cool, semi-maritime climate. Soil structure of the ‘Myrtle Point Vineyard’ is Terra Rosa over limestone. Melon, Citrus, Toast, Honeydew, Lychee “I like this modern style Chardonnay, light on the palate but still plenty of depth…
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Lightfoot ‘Myrtle Point Vineyard’ Pinot Noir 2019 View Tasting Notes
Classic Gippsland Pinot Noir Bright cherry and plum fruit character layered with earthy, savoury elements and a fine tannin structure. Lightfoot & Sons wines are made exclusively from grapes grown by the Lightfoot family on their Myrtle Point Vineyard in the Gippsland Lakes District. Located between the foothills of the Great Dividing Range and Bass Straight, the Gippsland Lakes District…
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Lightfoot ‘Myrtle Point Vineyard’ Rosé 2021 View Tasting Notes
An elegant, dry Rosé made from Pinot Noir (60%) and Shiraz (40%) grapes. Highly aromatic with vibrant fresh strawberry fruit character, bright natural acidity and a crisp, dry finish.
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Lightfoot ‘Myrtle Point Vineyard’ Shiraz 2019 View Tasting Notes
The ‘Myrtle Point Vineyard’ Shiraz is a true example of the cool-climate Gippsland Lakes District Shiraz. Medium-to-full bodied, with aromas of blueberries, violets and spice. An elegant and textural wine with dark plum and blackberry fruit character on the palate, classic cool-climate spice and fine tannins giving the wine length and finesse.
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Lightfoot ‘River Block’ Shiraz 2018 View Tasting Notes
TROPHY – Best Shiraz – Gippsland Wine Awards 2019 GOLD MEDAL – 95 Points – Gippsland Wine Awards 2019 A complex and elegant Shiraz, darker berry fruits with supple, mouth-filling tannins. A textured, fruit driven palate that is delicious to drink now, but will also reward cellaring for many years to come.
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Lightfoot “Beaujangles” Pinot Noir 2021 View Tasting Notes
The Lightfoot Beaujangles is small batch & limited release. Inspired by the Beaujolais Nouveau wines of France, this early release Pinot is super-bright and juicy. Whole-berry fermented and un-oaked for maximum fruitiness and vibrancy. Made to be enjoyed young and fresh over the warmer months. Brunches, lunches, Barbeques and Summer nights. Can even be slightly chilled. Bright juicy fruit. Drink…
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