The 2022 Lenton Brae Pinot Blanc is a vibrant and beautifully textural Margaret River white that highlights the growing potential of this rare Alsatian variety in Australia. Produced by one of Margaret River’s longstanding family-owned estates, the wine is crafted in a fresh, modern style that balances orchard fruit purity with subtle complexity and mineral freshness. Lenton Brae remains one of the very few producers of Pinot Blanc in Western Australia, and the excellent 2022 vintage delivered impressive flavour concentration alongside bright natural acidity and finesse.
The nose reveals green apple, pear and citrus blossom layered with white florals, mandarin peel and gentle spice. On the palate, it is fresh yet softly textured with lively acidity and a subtle chalky edge that gives the wine excellent balance and drinkability. Layers of orchard fruit, citrus and delicate savoury notes unfold with purity and finesse, finishing clean, vibrant and lightly creamy with impressive texture for the variety. Critics praised the wine’s freshness and “charmingly chewy complexity,” while Ray Jordan awarded the wine 93 points for its flavour intensity and slippery, finely textured palate.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2022 Lenton Brae Pinot Blanc is a fresh, elegant and quietly sophisticated white — vibrant, textural and packed with cool-climate charm. A fantastic alternative to Pinot Gris or unoaked Chardonnay for lovers of aromatic yet refined whites. Perfect with seafood, roast chicken, creamy pasta, soft cheeses or lighter Asian dishes. Enjoy now and over the next 3–5 years.
