Luke Lambert

Yarra Valley Nebbiolo

9.268 ratings
9.428 pro ratings
Yarra Valley, Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia
Nebbiolo
Lamb, Goose, Potato, Baking Spices, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Turkey, Beef, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Veal, White Rice, Herbs, Mushrooms, Pungent Cheese, Pork, Game, Exotic Spices, Chili & Hot Spicy, Duck, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Eric Guido

The 2017 Luke Lambert is gorgeous, showing all of the best qualities of Nebbiolo, while presenting a primary and sun-kissed expression from Down Under.  The color is classic, translucent ruby, as aromas of crushed cherries, strawberries, dusty cedar and wild herbs lift from the glass.  There’s the slightest hint of diesel here, yet this may just be a bit of residual reduction.  It graces the palate with silky textures carrying ripe, yet wonderfully pure Nebbiolo fruit, offset by brisk acids and spice, with slow-mounting tannins tugging at senses. The finish is long, structured, yet fresh, with a coating of fine tannins under an air of sweet inner florals.  I’ll be interested to see how the second half of this bottle performs tomorrow, but even more interested in seeing how it performs after five to ten years in the cellar.  Very Nice.

The 2017 Luke Lambert is gorgeous, showing all of the best qualities of Nebbiolo, while presenting a primary and sun-kissed expression from Down Under.  The color is classic, translucent ruby, as aromas of crushed cherries, strawberries, dusty cedar and wild herbs lift from the glass.  There’s the slightest hint of diesel here, yet this may just be a bit of residual reduction.  It graces the palate with silky textures carrying ripe, yet wonderfully pure Nebbiolo fruit, offset by brisk acids and spice, with slow-mounting tannins tugging at senses. The finish is long, structured, yet fresh, with a coating of fine tannins under an air of sweet inner florals.  I’ll be interested to see how the second half of this bottle performs tomorrow, but even more interested in seeing how it performs after five to ten years in the cellar.  Very Nice.

Apr 26th, 2020
Brash Higgins

Terrific nebb from a dedicated Aussie producer

Terrific nebb from a dedicated Aussie producer

Jan 6th, 2020
Ceccherini Cristiano

Superb
For a moment you are in Piedmont then u open ur eyes 👀 and you enjoy the explosion of the floral scents that make a link between those two wine regions Yarra Valley and Langhe
Somehow it makes perfect sense
Great balance and dangerously easy to drink 😎

Superb
For a moment you are in Piedmont then u open ur eyes 👀 and you enjoy the explosion of the floral scents that make a link between those two wine regions Yarra Valley and Langhe
Somehow it makes perfect sense
Great balance and dangerously easy to drink 😎

1 person found it helpfulJun 19th, 2018
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.3

Smokey, meaty, underbrushy. Uber-cool and very #Nebbiolo-true! #Australia #YarraValley

Smokey, meaty, underbrushy. Uber-cool and very #Nebbiolo-true! #Australia #YarraValley

1 person found it helpfulOct 12th, 2015
Paul Kaan

Winemaker/Blogger FilthyGoodVino.com

8.8

Luke Lambert 2012 Yarra Valley Nebbiolo. Loaded with personality & character. Along with Arrivo showing the potential of Neb in Aus. The value question is the one that needs to be answered when you can get Voerzio Langhe & Vietti Perbacco for under $50. Lambert's Neb is heaps of fun. Yeah there's some slightly aggressive mid palate tannin that needs food to soften it. Overall an Aussie Neb to watch. If he can get the fruit & tannin length I'll be back. Thanks for bringing the tube @bendid #Nebbiolo #FilthyGoodVino #YarraValley #LukeLambert #RealWine

Luke Lambert 2012 Yarra Valley Nebbiolo. Loaded with personality & character. Along with Arrivo showing the potential of Neb in Aus. The value question is the one that needs to be answered when you can get Voerzio Langhe & Vietti Perbacco for under $50. Lambert's Neb is heaps of fun. Yeah there's some slightly aggressive mid palate tannin that needs food to soften it. Overall an Aussie Neb to watch. If he can get the fruit & tannin length I'll be back. Thanks for bringing the tube @bendid #Nebbiolo #FilthyGoodVino #YarraValley #LukeLambert #RealWine

Nov 20th, 2015
Scott Rowe

Smoked meats and spice rack.
a fantastic Yarra Neb.

Smoked meats and spice rack.
a fantastic Yarra Neb.

Aug 25th, 2015
Matté

Manager The Wine Cellars

9.4

Very approachable style of Nebbiolo from Luke 'skywalker' Lambert, one of Australia's best! Wish this had hung about a little longer, certainly a second bottle wine.

Very approachable style of Nebbiolo from Luke 'skywalker' Lambert, one of Australia's best! Wish this had hung about a little longer, certainly a second bottle wine.

Aug 18th, 2015
Robbie Ward

Such life and lift. Sooo young but incredibly charming already. Can't wait to taste over the coming years. Truly beautiful

Such life and lift. Sooo young but incredibly charming already. Can't wait to taste over the coming years. Truly beautiful

May 1st, 2015
Adam Dromi

Luke Lambart Nebbiolo.

Luke Lambart Nebbiolo.

Oct 26th, 2014
Charlie Beatty

Buyer wineworksonline.com

9.5

Great Nebbiolo in old world style. 2012 from the Yarra! Wow!

Great Nebbiolo in old world style. 2012 from the Yarra! Wow!

Oct 20th, 2014