The 2024 Stefano Lubiana Estate Pinot Noir is a boundary-pushing Tasmanian red, forged from the absolute limits of the estate's biodynamic Derwent Valley vineyard. This micro-selection channels a moody, dark-fruited intensity and raw elemental energy, capturing the absolute best of a stellar, low-yielding cool-climate vintage.
- Aromas: Sour cherries, damson plums, and dried strawberries, layered with rose petals, cocoa, and a clean, forest floor mineral edge.
- Palate: Cranberries, pomegranate, and a touch of cedar riding over a focused, flinty mineral backbone.
- Style: Midweight, structured, and incredibly refreshing, balancing a generous burst of fruit with a laser-sharp acid line and a long, savory finish.
- Winemaking: Certified biodynamic and organic, utilizing 40% whole-bunch fermentation and matured for 12 months in French oak barriques to lock in maximum structural integration.
- Cellaring: Deliciously fresh and ready to enjoy right now, but possesses the excellent structure and drive to age gracefully in the cellar through 2034+.
- Food Pairing: Pairs wonderfully with roasted duck breast, wild mushroom risotto, pan-seared venison, or spicy Southeast Asian duck salads.
This bottle is a masterclass in whole-bunch architecture and pure cool-climate grit. It completely strips away the standard fruity Pinot playbook, delivering an electric, highly savory profile and uncompromising estate craftsmanship that aggressively punches well above its weight.