2024 Collection - MIRAGE

I refer to this release as Ludo 2.0 because of the name change (LVDO), the refinement, and the detailed expression of the vineyard, cultivar, and self/artistry that all came over time. All wines are from the exceptional 2023 vintage, a cool and late harvest that produced elegant wines with finesse. The only downside was the meagre yields after sorting grapes in the vineyard and winery. This required some adjustments and imagination in winemaking and, as a result, new blends.

The wines are quintessentially Australian with a distinctive European flair. They celebrate historic Aussie styles (Claret, Red Burgundy), popular blends of Central Europe (Chardonnay/Sauvignon; Moscato Giallo et al.), and blind ambition (Shiraz rosé). After all, it is also my reflection as a Hungarian wine scientist turned sommelier pursuing winemaking in Australia’s prime wine regions.