Luke Lambert is widely recognised as one of Australia's most talented young winemakers. A passionate winemaker with a strong European influence, Lambert is a strong advocate of natural and traditional processes; wild ferments, hand-plunging, basket pressing, gravity rather than pumping and no fining or filtration.
The 2019 Luke Lambert Crudo Shiraz is designed to be approachable in its youth with no new oak and half the volume matured in 30-year old wood and half in tank. The result is a beautiful medium-weighted Shiraz that is texture and supple, framed by crisp tannins, dried-herb and savoury notes. "95 Points. Violets over blackberry and boysenberry, cracked pepper, grilled meat and spice. It’s silky, but dense and meaty, weight of fruit almost compressed by shale and granite, or something fanciful like that.
Rich in tannin, subtle in acidity, no oak influence to speak of, sweetness and perfume of fruit, rolled in dried herb and black olive savouries. Long and slick with rich silty tannin to close. Almost like Shiraz meets Aglianico? Italianate and natty feel. Best Crudo Shiraz to date, no question. Tasted: Dec19. 13.5% alc. Closure: Diam Drink: 2020 - 2028"- Gary Walsh, The Wine Front.
