Marco Lubiana 2024 Offer

A spicy, exotically perfumed pinot noir from Marco Lubiana, sourced from a couple of blocks on the Derwent Valley estate; 50% whole bunch this year. This manifests as a cascade of exotic spice and light amaro tones that suffuse down through the lovely dark cherry, redcurrant and raspberry fruits. There's hints of sandalwood, crushed rocks, pomegranate, leaf litter, cinnamon, crushed herbs and some light dried meats in the background. There's a brilliant tension to this wine; it's long and supple, with a mineral tang to the back end. (95+) DAVE BROOKES, Halliday Wine Companion

Very spicy, savoury, juicy and quite dusty at the same time. Fine, lacy tannins shape things well. Dark cherry, crunchy red currants, toasty cinnamon, some bitter herbs and a touch of dark chocolate. Serious feeling wine, tense and firm; reserved and for the long term. Very good. (94+)MIKE BENNIE

Fragrant, energetic aromas of dark cherries, red currants, orange peel, dried roses, sandalwood and crushed stones. The palate is savory with bright acidity and firmly framed tannins, giving notes of cranberries, pomegranate, iron and subtle spices. Long, mineral and finely balanced with an underlying savory edge. (95) JAMES SUCKLING

Biodynamically farmed Derwent Valley chardonnay. Light straw, mid-weighted, supple and brimming with vivid minerally energy. Ripe white peach, nectarine and citrus fruits with hints of soft spice, crushed riverstone, nougat, judicious vanillin oak, meadow flowers and a suggestion of meadow herbs further back in the mix. The flavours draw out long and true here, with a sea-kissed focus to the acidity, a slide of pithy texture and a core of supple stone and citrus fruits. (96) DAVE BROOKES, Halliday Wine Companion

All estate fruit. All biodynamic. All good. Soft and slippery, medium weight and energetic, minerally style of chardonnay. Crisp edges, plush core, stone fruit, ginger-lemon tea, a dash of white pepper, some nougat and vanilla cream gently settles in too. Finishes with fennel and a bit of peppery herbs. Good extension of flavour, excellent flow, very elegant as a comment. Excellent. (95) MIKE BENNIE, The Wine Front

Another excellent release from Marco Lubiana. Delicate, refined aromas of sliced lemons, crushed stones, flint, nectarines, white peaches and grapefruit. The palate is vibrant with racy acidity, the high-tension mouthfeel hinting at the underlying power that will unravel with time. The sky is the limit for this label (96) JAMES SUCKLING