2024 Luke Lambert Crudo Shiraz

One of Australia’s great value reds — pure Yarra energy, silky, spicy and dangerously good

93 Points – The Wine Front | A Liquid Vibe staff favourite

Yarra Valley, VIC

$30 a bottle
Crudo Shiraz • Luke Lambert • Sleight of Hand Vineyard • Yarra Valley

"Crudo — Luke Lambert’s celebrated minimal-intervention Yarra Valley Shiraz. 93 points The Wine Front. Pure Yarra energy — silky, spicy and dangerously good at $30."

The Luke Lambert Range at Liquid Vibe

Two extraordinary expressions from one of the Yarra Valley’s most celebrated artisan producers:

• Crudo Shiraz 2024 — 93pts The Wine Front. Pure Yarra energy — silky, spicy and dangerously good. $30.
• Syrah 2023 — 95pts The Wine Front. Elegant, precise and hauntingly savoury. $40.

About Luke Lambert and Crudo

Luke Lambert is one of the Yarra Valley’s most respected and celebrated artisan winemakers — known for producing wines of extraordinary elegance, cool-climate precision and distinctive character with minimal intervention. Crudo — Italian for “raw” — perfectly captures the philosophy behind this wine: pure site expression, no heavy extraction, no winemaking artifice, just Luke Lambert’s signature finesse and the extraordinary character of the Sleight of Hand vineyard on the Yarra Valley’s cool northern slopes. A Liquid Vibe staff favourite for good reason.

Vineyard & Winemaking

Fruit is hand-picked from the Sleight of Hand vineyard on the Yarra Valley’s cool northern slopes — naturally fermented with wild yeasts and matured in large neutral oak to preserve freshness and transparency. No heavy extraction, no winemaking artifice — just pure site expression and Lambert’s signature finesse.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Deep crimson-ruby with violet hues and youthful brightness.

Aroma:
Aromatics leap from the glass with:

• blackberry, dark cherry and cracked pepper
• a whisper of smoked herbs lifted by subtle florals
• the pure, vibrant energy of great cool-climate Yarra Valley Shiraz

Yarra Valley Shiraz of extraordinary aromatic vibrancy — the blackberry and dark cherry character of premium cool-climate Shiraz beautifully integrated with the cracked pepper and smoked herb complexity of Luke Lambert’s celebrated minimal-intervention winemaking.

Palate:
Medium-bodied and alive with cool-climate tension.
Expect layers of:

• juicy black fruits weaving through pepper, olive tapenade and mineral spice
• fine, chalky tannins and vibrant acidity bringing freshness and drive
• the pure site expression and cool-climate energy of great Crudo Shiraz

Finish:
Long, savoury and mouth-watering — a perfect balance of fruit purity, spice and restraint.

Critical Acclaim

93pts – The Wine Front

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2024
• Variety: Shiraz
• Vineyard: Sleight of Hand (Yarra Valley northern slopes)
• Region: Yarra Valley, VIC
• Producer: Luke Lambert
• Winemaking: Hand-picked, wild yeast fermentation, large neutral oak, minimal intervention
• Serving Temperature: 14–16°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2030

Food Pairings

• Chargrilled lamb chops with rosemary
• Duck breast with cherry glaze
• Pepper-crusted eye fillet
• Mushroom ragù over pappardelle
• Aged cheddar or hard alpine cheese

Why We Love It

The 2024 Luke Lambert Crudo Shiraz epitomises Luke Lambert’s genius — pure, savoury and effortlessly drinkable. 93 points The Wine Front. The bottle we keep reaching for after tastings — approachable, beautifully balanced and full of life. Modern Australian Shiraz done right — medium weight, spicy and brimming with character.
At $30, it delivers outstanding Yarra Valley Shiraz character and exceptional everyday value from one of Australia’s most celebrated artisan cool-climate producers.

Vibrant. Savoury. Irresistible — Crudo, by Luke Lambert.