2023 Stefano Lubiana 'Ruscello' Pinot Noir

97 Points - James Suckling, jamessuckling.com

“Lifted, floral and spicy aromas of red cherries, raspberries, rose hips, orange zest, dried herbs, blood oranges and crushed stones. The palate is vibrant and tightly wound with bright acidity and finely integrated tannins that lead into a long mineral finish. Just like the producer’s other 2023 bottlings, it's excellent. Drink or hold. Screw cap. Overview: The Ruscello vineyard is planted at elevations of 35 to 50 metres on a geology of grey silty gravel over porous gravelly clay, and the vines are over 30 years old. This single block produces very generous and smooth fruit, everything that is exquisite about Pinot Noir. Variety: 100% Pinot Noir Vineyard: Derwent Valley, single vineyard Vineyard Management: 100% certified biodynamic”