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Hastwell & Lightfoot Experiences
Fleurieu Peninsula
Hastwell & Lightfoot was started in 1988 by Mark & Wendy Hastwell and their mates Martin and Jill Lightfoot (retired). Together, these two families planted the first Hastwell & Lightfoot vineyards in the deep sandy slopes of Foggo Road.
Now under the leadership of the Hastwell family's second generation, the family oversees forty acres of certified sustainable vineyard and four acres of olive trees.
Beyond crafting McLaren Vale icons like Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache, they've been pioneers in producing wines from alternative grape varieties native to Spain and Italy for more than twenty years. The team is passionate about varieties that are well-suited to the growing conditions in McLaren vale (e.g., Fiano, Vermentino, Tempranillo, Barbera, and more) and therefore more sustainable overall.
Guided by a focus on precision, Winemaker James Hastwell strives to produce bright, fruit-forward wines with lively acidity, smooth tannins and judicious use of oak that showcase the premium McLaren Vale grapes grown on the sandy slopes of their vineyard. These attributes yield fresh and vibrant wines that pair exceptionally well with food.
Now under the leadership of the Hastwell family's second generation, the family oversees forty acres of certified sustainable vineyard and four acres of olive trees.
Beyond crafting McLaren Vale icons like Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon and Grenache, they've been pioneers in producing wines from alternative grape varieties native to Spain and Italy for more than twenty years. The team is passionate about varieties that are well-suited to the growing conditions in McLaren vale (e.g., Fiano, Vermentino, Tempranillo, Barbera, and more) and therefore more sustainable overall.
Guided by a focus on precision, Winemaker James Hastwell strives to produce bright, fruit-forward wines with lively acidity, smooth tannins and judicious use of oak that showcase the premium McLaren Vale grapes grown on the sandy slopes of their vineyard. These attributes yield fresh and vibrant wines that pair exceptionally well with food.
