Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2021 / 750ml | ≈ $83.36Original AUD 120.00≈ €74.18 · £62.66 | www.giantstepswine.com.au ↗ |
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Grape Varieties Chardonnay
Region Yarra Valley
Soil Grey clay loam over granite and ironstone; shallow gravelly loams above a rocky clay base
Orientation North-Facing Slopes
Harvest Dates March 2021
Vine Age Vineyard planted in 1997
Fermentation Vessels 500 L French oak puncheons, on full solids
Pressing Method Whole-Bunch Pressed After Overnight Refrigeration And Vineyard Sorting
Oak Types French oak; Taransaud and Mercurey
Barrel Size 500
Closure Screwcap
Production Details Handpicked from Sexton Vineyard Block 2 (clone 96) and Block 12 (Mendoza); vineyard-sorted, refrigerated overnight, whole-bunch pressed, gravity-transferred without settling, fermented on full solids, and bâtonnaged to taste monthly.
Tasting Notes Ripe stone fruits, mandarin, grilled cashews, fennel seed, gun flint; gently broad-shouldered and creamy, with a pithy, long finish
Producer Information
Website
Address
290 Glenview Road, Yarra Glen, VIC 3775, Australia
Phone
+61 3 5962 6111
Cellarmaster
Melanie Chester