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Stefano Lubiana 2005 Pinot Noir (Tasmania)
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This medium-bodied, nicely structured Pinot Noir is impeccably made, it just could use a touch more flesh to round it out and give it a more seductive nature. Toast and black cherry aromas carry a slight briary or herbal nuance, while the flavors at this early juncture favor toasted marshmallow and caramel, followed by notes of chocolate and coffee. Giuve it a…
— J.C.
(6/1/2007)
Stefano Lubiana 1999 Pinot Noir (Tasmania)
- $39
Smells like Pinot, combining leather, smoke and tart cherry aromas. In the mouth, this light-to-medium-weight wine doesn’t show a lot of fruity flavors, but rather leather, dried spices and dusty notes. Juicy cherries gradually emerge on the finish.
— J.C.
(9/1/2002)
Stefano Lubiana 2003 Chardonnay (Tasmania)
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Mature and ready to drink, this is a light to medium-bodied Chardonnay with a slightly buttery, pear-scented bouquet and flavors of buttered toast and citrus marmalade. More toast and butter on the finish, so drink up before the fruit totally fades.
— J.C.
(6/1/2007)
Stefano Lubiana NV Brut Sparkling (Tasmania)
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Smells attractive, with hints of vanilla and cocnut layered over toast and apple, and the flavors are in the same vein--apples and citrus, with a bit of an earthy, mushroomy note underneath--but this sample lacked the zip and crispness of a really top-flight sparkler.
— J.C.
(6/1/2007)
Stefano Lubiana NV Brut Sparkling (Tasmania)
- $34
Mild herb and ginger notes comprise the attractive side of this sparkler from Tasmania--Australias down under. However there's also a creamy, even cheese-like element that was much less appealing. Soft and frothy on the palate, it closes even and grassy, but still with the odd dairy note.
— M.M.
(12/1/2001)
Stefano Lubiana 1999 Riesling (Tasmania)
- $27
Maybe an ambitious attempt gone awry, with the bouquet an ungainly grape-alcohol mix. The ripe grapey elements and brisk acidity hold it together—but barely—against earthy, vaguely musty notes. Finishes with intriguing spice and chalk notes, but also more hot vapors—almost like a much lighter grappa. Unusual and interesting, but lacks balance.
— M.M.
(2/1/2002)
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