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Giant Steps Chardonnay Sexton Vineyard 2019
Yarra Valley, Victoria, AustraliaI like how Australian chardonnays sneak up on you with an inviting, nutty, citrus that mixes effortlessly with a creamy undercoating and plenty of lees to feed its complexity from front to back. It is rich in a Grand Cru way but not overpowering. This is a terrific discovery for the Vancouver market. I hope some of this gets distributed out to retailers so all can enjoy it. It joins a short but impressive list of Down Under chardonnays that are lighting up the category. The 30 hectare Sexton Vineyard, planted in 1997, is located on the steep, north-facing slopes of the Warramate Ranges. The topsoil is thin, and vines sit on shallow, gravelly loams over a rocky clay base. Vigour and bunch yields are naturally low.Tasted: 02 April 2021Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $54.99 | 750ml | BCLS - May 2021 |
Grape: ChardonnayUPC: 850023739025
