Winemaking and Drinking
Vintage Note: 2021 was a terrific vintage for both vineyard quality and quantity. We had a wet spring followed by a healthy amount of sunshine and some well timed rain in January, leading to large green healthy canopies. The overall temperature during the growing season was lower than average which led to a long slow ripening period and great concentration of flavours and natural acidity.
Winemaking Notes:
"A blend of Sexton, Tarraford, Applejack, Primavera and Wombat Creek vineyards. 15% new oak (puncheons). About 10% malo. Flavour, crunch, gloss, and all up a Chardonnay of fine balance and appeal. White peach, almond, a little fennel and lime, fine acidity, flinty texture, a cool cucumber thing happening, and clean, with a well-defined finish of excellent length. Very good in 2021. (Wine Front, 94/100)
“Whole-bunched pressed into older French puncheons. Natural fermentation and zero mlf. A super-bright green gold. Vibrant aromas with perfectly ripened stone fruits, grapefruit pith and an attractive touch of lemongrass and ginger. Gently textured, balanced and satisfying. A class act from beginning to end.” – Phillip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion
“Flavour, crunch, gloss, and all up a Chardonnay of fine balance and appeal. White peach, almond, a little fennel and lime, fine acidity, flinty texture, a cool cucumber thing happening, and clean, with a well-defined finish of excellent length.” – Gary Walsh, The Wine Front
“Such precision here, with a sense of delicacy allied to good concentration of flavour.” – Jamie Goode
FOOD:
BBQ roasted prawns with citrus dressing.
Pan seared john dory fish with capers.
Roasted asparagus with mustard vinaigrette and slithered almonds.
| Wine Type | White wine |
| Producer | Giant Steps |
| State | Victoria |
| Region | Yarra Valley |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Year | 2021 |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Alcohol | 12.5% |