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2014 Stefano Lubiana Blanc de Blanc

Derwent Valley, TAS

A ridiculous bargain for a class-act vintage Blanc de Blanc of this level. Intense, laser-focused - a brilliant bubbly for any occasion.

HIGH SCORE

$55.00

About
A very welcome addition to the Lubiana family.

Curly Haslam-Coates (The Wine Front)

About The Wine

This is a new addition to the Stefano Lubiana range.

This is a superb vintage Blanc de Blanc forged from an exceptional parcel of Chardonnay in 2014. Loads of flavour and toasty development here sit against a bracing backbone of fresh acidity with a savoury edge.

It's a very, very delicious thing to drink now and will only improve with a little more bottle age.

Insane very for the quality on offer here.

About Stefano Lubiana

Steve and Monique Lubiana were pioneers of biodynamic farming in Tasmania. 

Their gorgeous estate was the first to adopt the principals of biodynamics in 2008. Since then the quality of the Stefano Lubiana premium range has soared. The wines are immaculate: Pinot noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Sparklings all packed with flavour intensity and perfectly balanced.

As Mike Bennie observed, "Geez, there’s been some wind in the sail on their estate in southern Tasmania. This is top notch stuff right here."

Steve, a fifth-generation winemaker, is now one of Tasmania's leading producers, no doubt about it.

Steve and Monique in their beautiful vineyard
Steve and Monique in their beautiful vineyard
Derwent Valley, TAS
Additional Info

From The Producer

Méthode traditionnelle, with a minimum of five years on lees and 12 months under cork pre-release. The natural viticulture, low yields and extended lees maturation create a sparkling wine with a flinty, mineral nose reminiscent of slate and earth, with underlying nutty almond, honey and creamy lemon.

Blend : Chardonnay (100%)
ABV : 12.5%
Closure : Cork
Drink Until : 2028

Expert Reviews

Critic Reviews

95Points
The Wine Front

"Drink to me with thine eyes only with your fine, creamy mousse and thick beading, such a pretty sight before the smokiness with a whiff of apple, crushed almonds and a hint of sea air hit your nostrils. On the palate, there is a wealth of juicy apricots, nectarines, apples, candied lemon zest, a hint of something saline and then a warm finish, much like the nutty topping of a good crumble. The finish shows off a delicately honeyed brioche autolytic characteristic and a desire for a truffled chicken and mayonnaise brioche roll. A very welcome addition to the Lubiana family." - Curly Haslam-Coates (The Wine Front)

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