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1995 Prestige

“Yes, $125 per bottle, and worth every cent if you’re a lover of vintage Champagne and that region’s rarefied prestige cuvées.  For me, there’s never been a better Tasmanian sparkling wine, and that’s a big call given the quality of the 1995 Pirie and the many award-winning Jansz and Arras wines that have been produced over the years.  Sublime, with fabulous weight and texture.”

Mark Smith - The Examiner

2 January 2008

2003 Stefano Lubiana Vintage Brut

"Very complex wine, with citrus, bready/brioche notes and spice running through the long palate, which has very low dosage; bottle-fermented.  Diam. 12.5% alc. Rating 94. To 2016. $52."

James Halliday

Australian Wine Companion 2010

"This is a remarkably refined bubbly with delicate but complex floral aromas, some spice, then a chalky, fine, powdery texture.  Will be even better after a couple of years in the cellar."

Max Allen - Gourmet Traveller

November 2008

NV Stefano Lubiana Brut, Derwent Valley, Tas, $40

"Steve Lubiana's Tasmanian vineyard north of Hobart is one of Australia's top sources of fizz, and this really very attractive wine shows you why: there's plenty of summery, wild strawberry fruit flavour and floral aromas, wrapped in a soft, creamy mouse."

Max Allen - Gourmet Traveller

November 2008

 

Stefano Lubiana NV Brut

"Stefano Lubiana has a range of sparkling wines.  At the top is the flagship 1995 Stefano Lubiana Prestige, but you are more likely to encounter the NV Stefano Lubiana Brut (A$30).  This is a delightfully balanced wine from the elegant end of the spectrum, and it's quite bracing and clean.  There are touches of floral notes, minerals, honeycomb and jasmine."

Ken Garget - Gourmet Traveller Wine

December January 2008/2009

 

Stefano Lubiana NV Brut

‘In her web page write up on the dinner, however she described the Stefano Lubiana NV sparkler as quite superb.
“At the price I have yet to try such a close comparison to good aged
Non- Vintage Champagne.”’
Graeme Phillips on Jancis Robinson
(UK Wine Writer) - The Mercury, Taste, Wednesday November 22 2006

Stefano Lubiana NV Brut

From the Apple Isle comes this delicious traditional methode champenoise with a
light gold colour and fine bead. Its bouquet has aromas of cream, nuts, honey and
toast; its finish is dry and clean. It also has a ‘vigorous mousse,’ which is wine
speak for lots of lovely bubbles.
Around: A$32.
Naren Young- Jetstar Inflight Magazine,
April/ May 2006


Stefano Lubiana NV Brut
Floral and toasty with a beautiful subtle yeast influence. This is a classy wine of
great style and elegance from Tasmania. Less austere than the vintage version
and delightfully drinkable.
Ray Jordan- The West Australian,
22nd December 2005


Stefano Lubiana NV Brut
Indulge Yourself. Stefano Lubiana’s Tassie bubblies are among the best of the
Apple Isles growing number of fine sparkling wines. The NV almost has a French
accent. Very slightly pink, it’s full of patisserie-like, yeasty and nutty characters,
and appley fruit, all very rich, complex and dry. Excellent. Ageing: no
Food Ideas: little savoury pastries, chicken liver mousse or brioche
Stockists include: auscellardoor.com.au, South Melbourne,
David Jones, City
Rating: HHHHH
Epicure Uncorked
The Age, Tuesday 24 May 2005
Ralph Kyte-Powell


Stefano Lubiana NV Brut
Best Sparkling
“ The colour is faintly pink and the bouquet is a complex mix of smoke, brioche and
Vegemite, with substantial age. It’s rich and satisfying in the mouth, dry and clean
to finish. More weight than delicacy, and good balance. Best within two years.”
Food: Mushroom Pastries
Stockists: David Jones Food and Wine Department, Sydney City
The Sydney Morning Herald, 1 February 2005
Put to the test – Six top Drops
Huon Hook


1998 Vintage Brut
Rating 93
Complex, yet very refined and elegant; long
but precise; crystal bright finish
James Halliday -
Australian Wine Companion 2006


1998 Vintage Brut
An amazingly complex group of flavours, many from it from its age. Stock found it
“nicely assembled, with a gentle, even texture,” and Otton “very complex with
smoked almond and truffle. It’s big, rich and flavoursome.” Hooke found the cheesy
malolactic flavours overdone. For all its flavour, the wine is surprisingly fine, with
balanced acidity and a dry finish. As an aperitif, it would match very flavoursome
nibbles but would be better drunk during a meal.
Mixed Panel- Gourmet Traveller Wine,
December/ January 2005/2006


1998 Vintage Brut
While major players BRL Hardy, Chandon
and Yalumba have been making using a splash of Tasmanian grown fruit in their
sparklers, Steve Lubiana is one of the talented locals (along with Claude Radenti at
Freycinet) who has proved big isn’t always best. A delicious, intricate wine revealing
gentle cashew, creamy biscotti with good length.
MF Jameson- Gourmet Traveller Wine,
December/January 2005/2006


1998 Vintage Brut
Steve and Monique Lubiana made sparkling wine for a number of reasons, but
there’s also a personal preference involved. “We like drinking good sparkling wine,
so I may as well make it myself,” admits Steve. The results have been gratifying, with
the ’95 Brut winning glowing reviews. The ’98 is richer and less restrained than the
’ 95 – wheat gold revealing freshly baked bread and gentle cashew aromas.
Complex, with biscotti and buttery notes leading to a dry, persistent finish.”
94 Points, 5 Stars HHHHH
Australian Gourmet Traveller Wine,
Summer (November) 2004


1998 Vintage Brut
“This Tassie producer makes an exceptional range of wines and his sparkling
offerings are without doubt among the best in the land. This beauty is worth a
serious look.”
The West Australian, 2 December 2004
Ray Jordan


1998 Vintage Brut
“A classy bubble from Southern Tasmania, this shows baked apple and nutty
characters with some creaminess on the nose and palate and a crisp finish. Enjoy
it with smoked salmon or oysters or just by itself at Christmas or New Years
celebrations or cellar for a year or two for extra complexity.”
The Brisbane Courier Mail,
18 December 2004
Mike Frost


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