Lenton Brae Estate
Lenton Brae Estate (often referred to simply as Lenton Brae) is an Australian winery at Wilyabrup, in the Margaret River wine region of Western Australia.
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| Location | 3887 Caves Road, Wilyabrup WA 6280, Australia |
| Coordinates | 33°46′54″S 115°02′10″E |
| Wine region | Margaret River |
| Founded | 1982 |
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| Known for | Chardonnay |
| Varietals | Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Sauvignon blanc, Semillon |
| Distribution | International |
| Tasting | Open to public |
| Website | Lenton Brae |
Established by Bruce and Jeanette Tomlinson in 1982,[1] the winery first came to prominence in 1990, when it won two trophies, including the wine-of-the-show prize, at the SGIO WA Winemakers exhibition.[2] In 2009, leading Australian wine writer James Halliday rated Lenton Brae as one of the best wineries in the Margaret River region.[3]
References
Notes
- Scott & Negus 2011, p. 66.
- Zekulich, Michael (24 November 1990). "Cheers to a new name in top wines". The West Australian. p. 22. Retrieved 5 April 2014.
- Halliday 2009, p. 167.
Bibliography
- Halliday, James (2008). James Halliday's Wine Atlas of Australia (rev. ed.). Prahran, Vic: Hardie Grant Books. pp. 234–239. ISBN 9781740666855.
- Halliday, James (2009). The Australian Wine Encyclopedia. Prahran, Vic: Hardie Grant Books. ISBN 9781740667746.
- Jordan, Ray (2002). Wine: Western Australia's Best. Osborne Park, WA: The West Australian. pp. 50–99. ISBN 0909699887.
- Scott, Jane; Negus, Patricia (2011). Stories from the Cellar Door: Fifty Margaret River Wineries Tell Their Tales. North Fremantle, WA: Cape to Cape Publishing. pp. 18–19, 66–67. ISBN 9780980333763.
- Zekulich, Michael (2000). Wine Western Australia (all new ed.). Perth: St George Books. pp. 122–235. ISBN 0867780614.
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