The Last Chance
CDT TP Last Chance View South D3 A8568 Sml

A dramatically beautiful site in Earnscleugh, ideal for Pinot Noir. Two hectares only, planted in 1998. Close to Alexandra and perhaps the world’s most southerly vineyard.

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Earnscleugh / Alexandra

We have a humble shed on this property named Chateau Paddeaux d’Alex.

Through this vineyard runs a water race to which we have partial water rights. This was made by hand (like our wines) by goldminers in the 1860’s and is called “The Last Chance”.

Most years we produce a single vineyard premium Pinot Noir from The Last Chance Paddocks, named naturally “The Last Chance." It is very rare and highly regarded. The wine comes from Burgundian clones (5, 6, 115, Able and 777) on two different rootstock, and in three separate blocks all of which have very individual characteristics. (The soils do vary, but are all schist based with varying depths of loess, gravel and gravelly loam). 1050+ GDD.

Taking off our modest cloth cap for a moment, The Prop believes - this is Grand Cru country.

CDT TP Last Chance Thyme D3 A8535 Sml
CDT TP Last Chance Waterway D3 A8339 2 Sml 1

WINES FROM THIS VINEYARD

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LC Generic V2

Proprietor's Reserve
'The Last Chance'
Alexandra Pinot Noir 2022

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Major General Pinot Noir 2022 Bottle Shot

Proprietor's Reserve
'The Major General'
Pinot Noir 2022

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Rosé

Two Paddocks
Pinot Noir Rosé 2025

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TPPN Generic

Two Paddocks
Pinot Noir 2024

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