2020 Stefano Lubiana Brut Rosé, Derwent Valley

A small batch blend of Pinot Noir grown in the two estate vineyards in Derwent and Huon River Valleys, this wine comes from the cool 2020 vintage. Made with the traditional bottle ferment method, it spent five years on lees in the bottle and a further year under cork after disgorgement in the estate cellars prior to release.

This pours an elegant, light pink with a fine bead, with the intriguing aromatic nose showing notes of mature amontillado with red plums and apples. Dry and complex in character, the firm flavours follow the red fruited theme, rounded with quince paste like notes.

Ready to enjoy on release, this style would also continue to mature beautifully for years to come. Would sit well along rich bird meats or textural, firm seafood and cured meats. Try with duck rillettes on toasted rounds of brioche or seared scallops on crispy pork crackling.

About this producer

Steve and Monique Lubiana laid the foundation of Stefano Lubiana Wines in 1990. Located in Tasmania’s southern Derwent Valley, their now 25-hectare Granton vineyard was the first in Tasmania to be certified biodynamic. The family also farms a 10-hectare site acquired in 2016 in the neighbouring Huon River Valley.

A fifth-generation winemaker born to an Italian migrant family from Friuli, Steve continues to oversee all aspects of viticulture and winemaking, and son Marco has worked alongside him in aspects of the business.

While they have a strong focus on premium sparkling wines, the quality of the still Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines is excellent and consistent, and the family loves to experiment and explore with other varieties and styles.