Giant Steps Pinot Noir

“A complex and satisfying pinot that merges an array of fruits, from strawberries and raspberries to cherries and plums. Dressed in fragrant red perfume and attractive oak spice, the wine also shows some earthiness. An effortless palate that blossoms with airy, fleshy flavours of pinot fruit.” James Suckling

• Winery: Giant Steps
  
• Varietal: Pinot Noir
  
• Region: Yarra Valley, VIC, Australia
  
• Vintage: 2019
  
• Alcohol: 13.5%
  
• Volume: 750ml
  
• Closure: Screwcap
• Food pairing: Chicken & duck; lamb & mild sausage; tuna & salmon; mushroom risotto; mushroom & light-medium red sauces; brie & goats cheese

The fruit was sourced from the following vineyards: 20% Sexton, 25% Tarraford, 25% Applejack,10% Primavera, 11.5% Wombat Creek, 8.5% Tosq Organic (Central Otago, NZ)

In 1997 Phil Sexton arrived in the Yarra Valley in search of altitude, aged soils, slopes of exposure, regular rainfall and cool to cold night time temperatures and a gentle breeze off the protecting mountain ranges. Why, because he wanted to grow amazing Chardonnay and Pinot Noir fruit to make wines of purity and finesse.

Steve Flamsteed, Chief Winemaker of Giant Steps since 2003 has set about creating a range of Single Vineyard wines that personify each site.  The Yarra Valley Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, LDR and Syrah were then created, clearly displaying the Yarra Valley fruit in a simple, textural and affordable light.

 The Giant Steps wines have received global acclaim and established a strong reputation in restaurants and fine wine stores around the world.

Since 2003 Giant Steps wines have collectively been awarded 34 trophies and over 100 gold medals at major international and domestic wine shows and has been named one of the Top 100 Wineries in the World by Wine & Spirits Magazine, US for each of the last six years 

Previous vintages:

• 94/100 Points - Toni Patterson MW (2018 vintage)
  
• 94/100 Points - Huon Hooke (2018 vintage)
  
• 93/100 Points - James Suckling (2017 vintage)