2021 Giant Steps Pinot Noir, Yarra Valley Victoria – buy online

WHO?

Giant Steps is a winery owned by Phil Sexton. It has earned an enviable reputation for producing some of the most consistent and exciting wines from its own vineyards in Yarra Valley. Head winemaker Steve Flamsteed and his team strive to create wines that are a true expression of their specific site, variety, or vintage, which inevitably involves continuous work in the vineyard and minimal intervention in the cellar.

WHERE?

With a history spanning 175 years, it is undeniable that Yarra Valley is one of the most renowned cool-climate subregions in Victoria, Australia. Maximum collaboration with nature involves the use of indigenous yeasts, employing gravity instead of pumps, and minimal fining and filtration. This approach results in highly authentic wines that reflect the climate, soil, and topography of Yarra Valley.

WHY?

From vineyard to bottle, every aspect of development at Giant Steps is focused on producing wines of true world-class quality. This exceptional entry-level example is an excellent introduction to the premium class of Yarra Valley Pinot Noir. Head winemaker Steve Flamsteed is considered one of the contemporary interpreters of Yarra Valley terroir. For three consecutive years, Wine & Spirits Magazine has named them one of the Top 100 Wineries in the World.

James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion – 96 pts
Wine Spectator – 94 pts