2021 Stefano Lubiana ‘Primavera’ Chardonnay - Derwent Valley

Biodynamic ∙ Organic ∙ Vegan
The wine displays rich stone fruit on the nose with hints of vanilla and a hint of butter, followed by a rich textural palate and a beautifully fresh finish.

"Named after – and release during – springtime, this wine is bright and fresh and already drinking beautifully. It's a blend of different blocks of Chardonnay from our Derwent Valley Estate. 50% was fermented and stored in seasoned Austrian oak foeders. 11% was fermented and stored in new and 2nd fill French oak barrels. 39% was stainless steel fermented and stored. All lots spent time on lees and 50% of the wine has gone through malolactic fermentation."

"Typically a very good times chardonnay done in a traditional fashion. Shirts all tucked in. Certified biodynamic.

Ticks all the boxes for quality chardy. Stone fruits fragrant, saline mineral character energetic, toasty-gentle oak seasoning lending a hand. A juiciness, a light creaminess, a bright starburst of pulpy grapefruity acidity to follow. Tip top, wonderful drinking. Excellent."

93 Points - Mike Bennie - The Wine Front