Our Review
Formerly Lightfoot & Sons. Brian and Helen Lightfoot first established a vineyard of predominantly pinot noir and shiraz, with some cabernet sauvignon and merlot, on their Myrtle Point farm in the late ‘90s. In the early days, most of the grapes were sold, but with the arrival of Alastair Butt (formerly of Brokenwood and Seville Estate) and sons Tom and Rob Lightfoot taking over the business around ‘08 (Tom in the vineyard and cellar, Rob overseeing sales and marketing), the focus has shifted to producing estate wines. Cabernet and merlot have since been replaced with more chardonnay, some gamay and pinot grigio, but pinot noir retains the top spot. -TYSON STELZER
Specialities
Pinot noir, chardonnay
Cellar Door
Information
Visitors are welcome to our cellar door. Open Fri–Sun 11–5. Our cellar door is part of the winery building and is perched above the Mitchell River Valley. From the deck, you can see the vineyard, the limestone escarpment, and the sweeping views of the valley below. Bookings are recommended via our website. Please note bookings are only open three months in advance.
Hours
Fri–Sun 11–5
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Details
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| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Alastair Butt, Tom Lightfoot |
| Viticulturalist |
Tom Lightfoot |
| Traditional Place Name |
Gunnaikurnai |
| Region |
Gippsland |
| Address |
717 Calulu Road, Bairnsdale, Vic 3875
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| Established |
1995 |
| Dozens |
10 000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
29.3 ha |
| Opening Hours |
Fri–Sun 11–5 |
| Telephone |
(03) 5156 9205
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| Website |
www.lightfootwines.com
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