2021 Denton Nebbiolo

Four years old and drinking magnificently — haunting perfume and impressive structure from one of Australia’s great Nebbiolo terroirs. Luke Lambert’s final vintage with Denton — a historic expression of Australian Nebbiolo at its most compelling

97 Points – Halliday Wine Companion

Yarra Valley, VIC

$55 a bottle
Nebbiolo • Denton • Yarra Valley • Victoria • 2021 (4 years old)

"Haunting perfume and impressive structure from one of Australia’s great Nebbiolo terroirs — Luke Lambert’s final vintage with Denton."

About Denton and the Nebbiolo

Denton is the celebrated Yarra Valley estate of John and Wendy Denton — known for producing wines of extraordinary quality and distinctive Yarra Valley character, particularly celebrated for their Nebbiolo expressions from one of Australia’s most exceptional Nebbiolo terroirs. Luke Lambert is one of Australia’s most celebrated Nebbiolo specialists — his groundbreaking work with Denton Nebbiolo has proven that this noble Italian variety can achieve greatness in the right Australian terroirs. The 2021 vintage is Luke Lambert’s final vintage as winemaker for this flagship Nebbiolo — a wine of extraordinary historical significance and the culmination of years of dedication to understanding and expressing Nebbiolo’s extraordinary potential in the Yarra Valley. Nebbiolo is Italy’s most noble red grape variety — the backbone of Barolo and Barbaresco in Piedmont, producing wines of extraordinary complexity, haunting perfume and exceptional aging potential. Now 4 years old and drinking magnificently. 97 points Halliday Wine Companion — outstanding recognition for a Nebbiolo of extraordinary Australian distinction.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Brilliant garnet with the distinctive translucency and orange-tinged rim of great Nebbiolo.

Aroma:
Haunting, perfumed and profoundly expressive with:

• red cherry, rose petal and the distinctive tar and roses character of great Nebbiolo
• spice, earth and the extraordinary cool-climate complexity of great Yarra Valley Nebbiolo
• the haunting perfume and impressive structure of Luke Lambert’s final vintage masterpiece

Palate:
Medium to full-bodied with impressive structure and haunting complexity — four years old and drinking magnificently.
Expect layers of:

• red fruit, cherry and the distinctive savoury complexity of great Nebbiolo
• firm, fine tannins and the extraordinary aging potential of great Denton Nebbiolo
• the haunting depth and complexity of Luke Lambert’s most compelling Nebbiolo expression

Finish:
Extraordinarily long and hauntingly persistent with the distinctive tar and roses character of great Denton Nebbiolo.

Critical Acclaim

97pts – Halliday Wine Companion

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2021 (4 years old — drinking magnificently)
• Variety: 100% Nebbiolo
• Region: Yarra Valley, VIC
• Producer: Denton
• Estate: John and Wendy Denton
• Winemaker: Luke Lambert (final vintage)
• Serving Temperature: 16–18°C (decant 2–3 hours before serving)
• Cellaring: Drinking magnificently now – 2041+ (decades of development)

Food Pairings

• Truffle dishes and wild mushroom preparations
• Aged beef and slow-braised game meats
• Mature hard cheeses and luxury charcuterie
• Barolo-style Italian cuisine
• Wine dinners and collector tastings

Why We Love It

This is four years old and drinking magnificently — Denton’s 2021 Nebbiolo, 97 points Halliday Wine Companion, haunting perfume and impressive structure from one of Australia’s great Nebbiolo terroirs. Luke Lambert’s final vintage with Denton — the culmination of groundbreaking work proving that Nebbiolo can achieve greatness in the Yarra Valley.
At $55, it delivers outstanding Yarra Valley Nebbiolo character of extraordinary historical significance from one of Victoria’s most celebrated and respected estates.

Four years old and drinking magnificently — Nebbiolo, by Denton.