Crudo is an entry level bistro style wine made by 'of the moment' winemaker Luke Lambert. There's no oak here to speak of; the wine spends time in large used barrels and in tank. The overall approach is one of a gentle hand at work. Fermentation takes place with wild yeasts, and some whole bunches are used.
The resulting wine is elegant and restrained, and ends up giving the impression of a warmish climate Pinot Noir rather than Syrah/Shiraz. Perhaps, just perhaps, there's a peppery note there suggestive of Shiraz, but it is very much in the background. One suspects that more varietal character will emerge with bottle age, say in 3 or so years, but it is highly likely that most of this particular vintage will have been consumed by then. One can see what this wine is trying to achieve, and it does so to a fairly large extent.
2010 CRUDO SHIRAZ
Producer: Luke Lambert
Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Vintage: 2010
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $24.00
Date tasted: 14 February 2012
Tasting Note:
Mid ruby red. Lifted and aromatic nose; quite floral (lavender, red roses), cinnamon and clove spice, slighty greenish edge – green peppercorns perhaps? Round and elegant, no more than medium bodied, little tannin to speak of, quite sweet fruited. The promise on the nose doesn't quite follow through to the palate. Although not particularly complex, there is good length of flavour.
Score: 15+/20
The resulting wine is elegant and restrained, and ends up giving the impression of a warmish climate Pinot Noir rather than Syrah/Shiraz. Perhaps, just perhaps, there's a peppery note there suggestive of Shiraz, but it is very much in the background. One suspects that more varietal character will emerge with bottle age, say in 3 or so years, but it is highly likely that most of this particular vintage will have been consumed by then. One can see what this wine is trying to achieve, and it does so to a fairly large extent.
2010 CRUDO SHIRAZProducer: Luke Lambert
Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Vintage: 2010
Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Retail price: $24.00
Date tasted: 14 February 2012
Tasting Note:
Mid ruby red. Lifted and aromatic nose; quite floral (lavender, red roses), cinnamon and clove spice, slighty greenish edge – green peppercorns perhaps? Round and elegant, no more than medium bodied, little tannin to speak of, quite sweet fruited. The promise on the nose doesn't quite follow through to the palate. Although not particularly complex, there is good length of flavour.
Score: 15+/20
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