Lethbridge Wines
	74 Burrows Road, Lethbridge, Vic 3222
	Geelong
	(03) 5281 7279
	www.lethbridgewines.com
	Thurs-Sun & public hols10.30-5, or by appt
	Ray Nadeson, Maree Collis
	1996
	2500

Lethbridge was founded by scientists Ray Nadeson, Maree Collis and Adrian Thomas. In Ray Nadeson’s words, ‘Our belief is that the best wines express the unique character of special places.’ As well as understanding the importance of terroir, the partners have built a unique straw-bale winery, designed for its ability to recreate the controlled environment of cellars and caves in Europe. Winemaking is no less ecological: hand-picking, indigenous yeast fermentations, small open fermenters, pigeage (foot-stamping) and minimal handling of the wines throughout the maturation process are all part and parcel of the highly successful Lethbridge approach. Nadeson also has a special touch with Chardonnay, and has a successful contract winemaking limb to the business.