Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir 2022

Giant Steps Single Vineyard Applejack Vineyard Yarra Valley Pinot Noir

Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

Vintage: 2022

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Pinot Noir

ABV: 13%

Notes: Vegetarian, Vegan 

This Pinot Noir is deep purple in colour. The nose opens with a bouquet of maraschino cherry and plum, with some spicy notes and a slight savoury character. Vibrant, fresh on the palate with silky, ripe tannins and a luscious finish.

The Applejack Vineyard, in the upper Yarra Valley, was planted by respected viticulturist Ray Guerin in 1997 and today is managed by his son Mark. It was purchased by Phil Sexton in 2013. The 12.5 hectare plot boasts grey clay loam soils over a black (basalt) volcanic base on east-facing slopes. The higher altitude of 300 metres results in a cooler, extended growing season, ideally suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

Giant Steps was founded by Phil Sexton in 1997. It has since forged a reputation for making some of the Yarra Valley’s most consistently exciting wines from estate-owned vineyards. Giant Steps was acquired by Jackson Family Wine Estates in 2020. According to Phil Sexton, “this partnership brings us the relationships and careful resources of a great wine family who are committed to vineyards, sustainability and faithful expression of site

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