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Giant Steps Chardonnay 2023
Yarra Valley, Victoria, AustraliaThe 2023 vintage is a blend from three sites in the Yarra Valley: Sexton, Tarraford, and Applejack vineyards. The winemaking approach is deliberately non-interventional, from hand-picked, whole-bunch-pressed grapes to spontaneous ferments, using larger 500L French puncheons with only 10% new oak. Even the malolactic fermentation is kept below 25 percent to preserve the wine's purity of fruit and sense of place. As excellent as last year was, '23 may have even more energy. We love the mealy, oatmeal notes on the nose, the bright apple and nectarine fruit, and a saline citrus wash throughout, balanced by some toasted, nutty notes at the finish. Honestly, few New World Chardonnays can rival this wine. Any dishes that need a squeeze of lemon will pair well here.Tasted: 18 December 2025Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $44.99 | 750ml | BCLS |
| AB | $40.00 | 750ml | select private wine shops |
| SK | $50.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
| QC | $50.00 | 750ml | select private retailers |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 89610UPC: 9351105000107
