2021 Denton Nebbiolo

 Haunting Perfume - Luke Lambert's Final Vintage Masterpiece

97 points Halliday Wine Companion 

Flagship Nebbiolo 

The Denton Nebbiolo 2021 represents something truly special in Australian wine history - Luke Lambert's final vintage as winemaker for this flagship Nebbiolo. This wine delivers haunting perfume and impressive structure from one of Australia's great Nebbiolo terroirs, marking the culmination of Lambert's exceptional work with this noble Italian variety in the Yarra Valley.

 The Haunting Legacy

Luke Lambert's final vintage with Denton carries extra significance - it represents the end of an era and the pinnacle of his work with Australian Nebbiolo. The 'haunting perfume' that defines this wine is both a testament to Lambert's skill and a fitting farewell to his time crafting this exceptional flagship wine.

 What Makes This Wine Historic:

• Luke Lambert's Final Vintage: Historic significance as his last Denton wine
• Flagship Status: Denton's most prestigious Nebbiolo release
• Haunting Perfume: Distinctive aromatic intensity
• Impressive Structure: Built for long-term aging
• Great Nebbiolo Terroir: From one of Australia's finest sites
• Collector Significance: Final vintage from legendary winemaker

 The Haunting Experience:

This is Nebbiolo that captures the variety's ethereal beauty and power. The haunting perfume draws you in with layers of complexity, while the impressive structure promises decades of development. Lambert's final vintage showcases everything he learned about expressing this noble variety in Australian conditions.

 Noble Pairings:

• Perfect Matches: Truffle dishes, aged beef, mature cheeses
• Serving Excellence: 16-18°C, decant 2-3 hours for full expression
• Cellar Potential: Built for decades of development
• Special Occasions: Wine dinners, collector tastings

 The Lambert Legacy:

Luke Lambert's work with Australian Nebbiolo has been groundbreaking, proving that this noble Italian variety can achieve greatness in the right Australian terroirs. This final vintage represents the culmination of years of dedication to understanding and expressing Nebbiolo's potential.

 Great Terroir Expression:

The Yarra Valley site that produces this Nebbiolo has been recognized as one of Australia's great Nebbiolo terroirs. The combination of climate, soil, and elevation creates ideal conditions for this challenging variety to express its full potential.

 The Final Chapter:

As Lambert's final vintage with Denton, this wine carries extra emotional and historical weight. It represents not just exceptional winemaking, but the end of a significant chapter in Australian Nebbiolo history.

 Historic Investment:

Final vintages from respected winemakers often become highly sought after by collectors. This 2021 Denton Nebbiolo represents both exceptional drinking and significant collector value as Lambert's last work with this flagship wine.

Own a piece of Australian wine history - Luke Lambert's haunting final vintage masterpiece.