Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay 2018
Giant Steps
Gourmet Traveller WIne 'Winemaker of the Year' 2016 - Steve Flamsteed. 5-Star rated Giant Steps of the Yarra Valley are among the regions most awarded wineries, with (at last count) 18 Trophies and 48 Gold Medals at major wine shows, including receiving the Royal Melbourne Wine Awards Single Vineyard Trophy three times for the 2007 (Sexton Chardonnay), 2009 (Tarraford Chardonnay) and 2013 (Applejack Pinot.)
Winemaker Steve Flamsteed works exclusively on the distinctive expression of single vineyard sites throughout the Yarra. As the wines are made with minimal intervention, the growing season shows in the finished product. Vineyards are planted with a selection of clones best suited to the conditions in the Yarra Valley; Chardonnay (Mendoza, 96, 76, 95, 78 and 227) and Pinot Noir clones MV6, 115, 114, G5V15, Pommard, 667 and 777, Merlot (D3V14) and Cabernet (SA125, CW44 and LC10)
No strangers to accolades, Giant Steps have yet again (2013, 2014 & 2015, 2016) been named Winery of the Year by Wines & Spirits magazine for their range of exceptional wines of overarching quality.
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A luscious and complex Yarra Chardonnay from one of the most respected and collected wineries in Australia. Matured for 11 months in new and used French puncheons. Aromas of white peach and matchstick notes with hints of oak. The palate shows power and finesse. Flavours of stone fruits, apricot and apple with a nice acid back bone.
A luscious and complex Yarra Chardonnay from one of the most respected and collected wineries in Australia. Matured for 11 months in new and used French puncheons. Aromas of white peach and matchstick notes with hints of oak. The palate shows power and finesse. Flavours of stone fruits, apricot and apple with a nice acid back bone.