We feel privileged to be able to offer our customers EARLY ACCESS to some of the most anticipated wine releases each year. And today we're excited to share that it's time for the new vintage release of Lonely Shore Pinot! We'll, time for Old Bridge customers that is, the rest of the country don't get access until 1st May.
If you've been around a while, you know the drill: this wine sells out fast. If you're new here, trust us, you don’t want to sleep on this one. The 2024 vintage is here, and it’s already shaping up to be another knock out.
There's something special about the annual anticipation around the Lonely Shore labels. Every year, the bottle showcases a different crashing wave captured by an incredible photographer and wife of the Winemaker, Holii Carmody, making each release not just a delicious drop but a collectible piece of art.
Continue reading for more about this new vintage release...or if you're already sold CLICK HERE to PRE-ORDER this wine with a little added OBC early bird discount, $44.95 down to $40 in 6 or just $38 in a dozen. Please note orders won't be ready until mid-to-late next week. Maximum a dozen per person.
If you're not familiar with this wine, Lonely Shore is the passion project of Liam Carmody, Head Winemaker at Forest Hill, inspired by his time in California and a deep love of Pinot Noir. The vineyard, located in Manjimup, was established in 1996, with Lonely Shore taking over in 2015. The fruit is handpicked, cold soaked and fermented in two parcels. When stems are ripe, a whole bunch component is fermented separately. It is then basket pressed, with gravity movement used as much as possible. The wine spends 8 months in French oak (10% new) and is bottled unfined and unfiltered.
The 2024 release is elegant, poised and bursting with vibrant fruit and a hint of spice, all wrapped in the signature core of sweet richness that makes Lonely Shore a fan favourite year after year. While the 2023 vintage was defined by finesse and delicacy, Manjimup’s warm, dry season has given the 2024 release greater depth and concentration. A vivid deep magenta hue leads into lifted aromas of black cherry compote, vanilla bean, rose oil and warm earth, while the palate is dense and full of wild rapsberry, with hints of anise, and garam spice. Silky graphite tannins and bright natural acidity drive a long, compelling finish—showcasing exactly why this region’s Pinot stands out.
As mentioned, the stunning wave photography is a highlight for us each year. Check out some of the previous vintages below...we really wish we'd be saving this wine each year. Perhaps you can start now?! Happy shopping.
