Light in colour, but with no shortage of flavour, this Gippsland Pinot Noir is built to impress. Plenty of floral characters fill the aroma, mixing with red berries and faint spices. Look for cherry and raspberry with cinnamon and vanilla. Fine, gentle and persistent.

A family owned and run vineyard, winery and cellar door, Lightfoot and Sons is located in Victoria’s premier wines region, the Gippsland Lakes district. It specialises in the popular varietals Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Shiraz, exploring their potential when grown in this world-renowned terroir. Established in 1995 by Brian and Helen Lightfoot, their legacy continues with sons Ron and Tom, who currently manage the family’s vineyard and winery. Keen to keep a close eye on every aspect of their operation, all the Lightfoot family wines are 100 percent Estate grown, made and bottled. Tom Lightfoot is keen to continue embracing traditional wine-making methods, successfully blending them with more experimental techniques. Their wines reflect the origins of the vineyard‘s location, in the diverse Gippsland Lakes District, while expressing Myrtle Point’s cool maritime climate and unique geology. While the location doubtlessly plays a major role in the character of this superb Aussie wines, the Lightfoot family believe that sustainable viticulture is the secret to their success, with minimal intervention preserving both freshness and purity of fruit, as well as ensuring all that wonderful expression comes through in every glass.