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Giant Steps Pinot Noir 2021
Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia2021 takes off where the excellent 2020 ended, beginning with a fresh and juicy nose of red cherries and an earthy forest floor undercurrent. The regular label mixes several Yarra Valley vineyards, including Sexton, Applejack, Primavera, Swallowfield, Wombat Creek, and Tarraford. It wasn’t an easy season, with summer and autumn rains and more cooler than average temperatures. Still, in the end, it led to an extended slow ripening period, producing thicker skins, riper stems, and more concentrated flavours. The fruit is handpicked and cold-soaked for three days before warming up in small open fermenters to kick start a wild fermentation. To add to the complexity, each parcel is divided into either destemmed or whole bunch, and fermented, pressed, and matured in French oak (10% new, 90% older) for eight months. The result is delicious, light, but intense pinot noir that overdelivers for its price. I love the thought of pappardelle and shredded confit duck leg and arugula. High quality here.Tasted: 24 January 2023Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $43.99 | 750ml | BCL Stores |
| AB | $45.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| SK | $50.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| MB | $50.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
Grape: Pinot NoirUPC: 850023739018
