Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

Giant Steps Single Vineyard Tarraford Vineyard Yarra Valley Chardonnay 

Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

Vintage: 2021

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: Chardonnay

ABV: 13%

Notes: Vegetarian, Vegan

Delicate citrus, apple, grapefruit and peach aromas are supported by a flinty minerality. Although the wine has seen oak, it is very restrained, showing just a hint of roasted almonds, toast and smoke. The palate is savoury, well integrated and beautifully defined with bright flavours of white stone fruit and crisp acidity.

Located in a protected valley 100 metres above sea level, the 8.5 hectare Tarraford Vineyard has a discrete microclimate that is cooler than neighbouring sites. Vines were first planted on the rocky clay loam soils in 1988. A diversity of aspect and clones provides multifaceted winemaking opportunities. The team are committed to exploring sustainable farming and viticultural practices with the overall aim of further developing the vineyard fingerprint and embracing the unique personality of the site.

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. The Giant Steps Single Vineyard wines are produced from their best sites in great years. Head winemaker Steve Flamsteed and his team aim to express the character of the vineyard, grape and vintage in each wine, through meticulous work in the vineyard and minimum intervention in the winery. 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.”

https://www.giantstepswine.com.au