{"title":"Giant Steps","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover Giant Steps, a leading Yarra Valley producer crafting elegant, terroir-focused Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with finesse and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2024giant-steps-bastard-hill-vineyard-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2024 Giant Steps Bastard Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAccolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e• 97 Points – The Wine Front (Campbell Mattinson)\u003cbr\u003e• 96 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003cbr\u003e• Gold Medal – 2025 Royal Queensland Wine Awards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2024 release from the Bastard Hill Vineyard is poised and elegant, brimming with bright red fruits and exotic florals such as bergamot and rosehip. Its palate features fine tannins and a graceful line of acidity, finishing with a lingering savoury mineral edge that speaks of its high-altitude terroir. Minimal whole-bunch inclusion and selective MV6 clone from a south-facing slope at 400 m elevation contribute to its clarity, precision and tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand-picked fruit was destemmed, cold-soaked, then fermented and matured in French oak (20% new) before bottling unfined and unfiltered. This single-vineyard Pinot Noir comes from a site with volcanic loam soils and one of Victoria’s most challenging slopes, producing wines of power, structure and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile it is accessible now with moderate decanting, this vintage will reward careful cellaring through 2035. Serve at 14–18 °C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: 100% Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVineyard: Bastard Hill Vineyard\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVolume: 750 ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13.3% ABV\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal with pan-seared duck breast, porcini risotto, venison carpaccio or a fine selection of charcuterie.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736102269291,"sku":"SK19636291","price":99.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2024GiantStepsBastardHillVineyardPinotNoir750ml.png?v=1780390269"},{"product_id":"2023-giant-steps-sexton-vineyard-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2023 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-notes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-notes__items__2 noBorder\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-setting context-area\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThe 2023 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay is an exceptional single-vineyard expression from the Yarra Valley, showcasing both the precision of the season and the site’s natural generosity. It balances depth and texture with the mineral clarity and finesse that define Giant Steps’ house style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyard and Winemaking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eSexton Vineyard, located on the lower slopes of the Warramate Ranges, is planted on steep north-facing clay-loam soils with rocky outcrops. The warmer aspect produces fruit of intensity and concentration. Hand-picked fruit was whole-bunch pressed and fermented using indigenous yeasts in French oak puncheons, around 20% new. Lees stirring was minimal to preserve purity and drive, with partial malolactic fermentation adding softness and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eVibrant aromas of white peach, lemon curd, and grapefruit intertwine with hints of roasted hazelnut and struck flint. The palate is finely weighted, offering layers of citrus, stone fruit, and subtle spice, framed by creamy texture and a taut mineral core. A long, saline finish underscores both precision and power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle and Character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eThis vintage captures the signature richness of Sexton Vineyard while maintaining exceptional balance and restraint. A Chardonnay of tension and generosity, it reflects the interplay between vineyard warmth and winemaking precision—energetic, focused, and deeply expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellaring and Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eEnjoy now for its vibrancy or cellar confidently for 8–10 years. Superb with butter-poached lobster, roast poultry, or grilled white fish with citrus and herbs, complementing its layered texture and minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736103252331,"sku":"SK48898714","price":82.45,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2023GiantStepsSextonVineyardChardonnay750ml.jpg?v=1767586761"},{"product_id":"2024-giant-steps-applejack-vineyard-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2024 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 2024 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Chardonnay is a pristine expression of Yarra Valley cool-climate viticulture. Sourced from the elevated Applejack site in the upper Yarra, this wine delivers remarkable purity, fine structure, and tension—hallmarks of both the vineyard and the vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyard and Winemaking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Applejack Vineyard, planted in 1997 at an altitude of around 300 metres, benefits from red volcanic basalt soils and cool mountain air that extend ripening and preserve natural acidity. Hand-harvested fruit was whole-bunch pressed and fermented using indigenous yeasts in French oak puncheons, with minimal new oak to maintain precision and transparency. Partial malolactic fermentation and extended lees contact built texture while retaining vibrancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAromas of white nectarine, lemon zest, and jasmine are supported by subtle notes of flint and cashew. The palate is tightly focused yet layered, showing fine citrus, stone fruit, and saline minerality. The finish is long and pure, defined by linear acidity and understated oak integration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle and Character\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis Chardonnay embodies the restraint and refinement of the upper Yarra style—vivid fruit purity balanced by subtle complexity and tension. The 2024 vintage highlights exceptional clarity and balance, making it one of the most precise and age-worthy releases from Giant Steps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCellaring and Pairing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBeautifully balanced for enjoyment now, yet capable of graceful development over 8–10 years. 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A cool start to Spring and ideal flowering conditions led to good fruit set and moderate yields. December was cool and mild, with significant rainfall at New Years and during the first week of January, giving the vines a good drink leading into the heat of February. Mid to late February was drier and warmer than is common in the Yarra, leading to great ripening conditions with no disease pressure and quite a fast vintage. In 2024, all of our Pinot and Chardonnay was ready in quick succession, leading to a compressed harvest - with the whole valley picked in the space of 3 weeks (where it normally spreads across 6 weeks). 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This vineyard is a special location for Pinot Noir in the Yarra Valley – its eastern aspect means the sun rises to gently warm and dry out the vineyard in the morning, but the vines are sheltered from the afternoon heat by the temperate rainforest that surrounds it. We notice it produces the most earthen pinot noirs, that have the beautiful perfume and exotic red fruits that we love about Pinot, with complex notes of fresh turned earth, miso and mushroom. The flavours combined with wound tannins, intense flavour and texture on the palate shows us the quality of the site for world class Pinot Noir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-picked, Fermented in a combination of small oak fermenters and stainless-steel open vats. The Pommard clone parcels were fermented as whole bunches, while the remaining clones were destemmed to whole berries and cold soaked for four days before fermentation started naturally. The final blend is 30% whole bunch fermented. All parcels were matured in French oak 20% new, 80% seasoned – for ten months in 225L barriques, predominately Taransaud and Dargaud \u0026amp; Jaeglé. The wine was not moved and kept in contact with its lees before blending in January. Bottled by gravity. No fining. 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It is on sheltered river and glacial terraces and the rain-shadow effect of the Pisa Range means that the average annual fall of 400mm is one-third less than that of the Queenstown and Wanaka basins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall berries and small bunches lead to ‘incredible’ fruit intensity and purity. Vinification takes place in small, open fermenters with a high proportion of whole bunch inclusion. After four weeks of post-ferment maceration, and pressing, the wine is transported in bulk to the Giant Steps Yarra Valley winery for completion of malolactic fermentation and maturation in 228 litre barriques, 25% new, before bottling without fining or filtration. The vineyard name comes from the initials of the Thompson family -- Thommo, Oscar, Sue and Quinn -- who own and manage it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Giant Steps via Central Otago? Giant Leaps, though Tasmania is under their charter now too of course. Produced at Maude winery with guidance from Steve Flamsteed. It’s 100% whole bunch, which is a bit wild for Central Otago. Tosq is also an organic (certified) vineyard, as is Maude production, as is Giant Steps winery, so organic appears on label with force.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePeppery\/brambly characters seasoning ripe red cherry fruit – a pretty start. Lots of scent. Bright flavours, pretty here too, satiny texture with cool red cherry fruit characters, lick of cranberry, splash of tangy pomegranate, lively feel and a creep of firm tannins for shape. A vibrant and lifted CO pinot. It’s amazing how outsiders interpret the region and seem to excel. Really lovely wine, is the message anyway.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93 points, The Wine Front (February 2019)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736138281323,"sku":"SK69954236","price":89.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2017GiantStepsTosqVineyardPinotNoir750mL.jpg?v=1767587913"},{"product_id":"2023-giant-steps-applejack-vineyard-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2023 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 vintage in the Yarra Valley was small but of exceptional quality, marked by a cool spring, mild growing conditions, and moderate to high rainfall. It was one of the coolest and latest harvests on record, with picking starting two and a half weeks later than usual. The grapes developed excellent fruit concentration and vibrant natural acidity. The mild summer allowed for slow ripening, leading to deep flavors, while timely January rain refreshed the vines. Strong canopies and low fruit yields led to a healthy harvest with minimal disease or weather challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e    \u003cbr\u003eLocation: Gladysdale  \u003cbr\u003ePlanted: 1997  \u003cbr\u003eElevation: 220-320 meters  \u003cbr\u003eSoil: Grey clay loam over basalt volcanic base  \u003cbr\u003eAspect: East-facing slopes  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplejack Vineyard, located on steep slopes in the upper Yarra Valley, is meticulously managed and was established by Ray Guerin in 1997. The volcanic soil imparts a distinctive, spicy, and firm palate to the wine, while the elevated position results in a cooler, longer growing season, particularly suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Chardonnay from this site requires careful management to ensure even ripeness and balanced acidity, yielding a wine with savory notes of lemon rind and grilled nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e    \u003cbr\u003eThe grapes are 100% handpicked and whole bunch pressed, with the juice transferred directly to barrel by gravity, keeping the full lees. It undergoes wild fermentation in 500L French oak puncheons, without bâtonnage or malolactic fermentation. The wine is matured for 9 months in French oak, with 25% second-use barrels and 75% seasoned barrels from Mercurey, Taransaud, and Dargaud \u0026amp; Jaeglé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\" id=\"tastingNote\"\u003eApplejack vineyard was planted at Gladysdale by Ray Guerin in 1997, and only 2ha of its 11ha is planted to chardonnay. It is named for the Applejack eucalypts that surround it. Whole-bunch pressed straight to barrel with full solids and matured in mainly second use puncheons. A very bright green gold. A pure and gently reticent bouquet of stone fruits, lemon verbena and crushed rocks. The palate is tightly coiled, steely, saline and focused. 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This resulted in one of the coolest and latest harvests on record, with picking starting two and a half weeks later than average. The grapes showed impressive fruit concentration and vibrant natural acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e    \u003cbr\u003eLocation: Gruyere | Planted: 1997 | Elevation: 130 - 210 meters | Soil: Grey clay loam over granite\/ironstone | Aspect: North-facing slopes | Size: 30 hectares.  \u003cbr\u003eSituated on the steep north-facing slopes of the Warramate Ranges, the Sexton Vineyard is renowned in the Yarra Valley. The thin topsoil forces roots into gravelly loam above rocky clay, creating low yields and intensely flavored fruit. Pinot Noir from this site, particularly the G5V15 clone, thrives in the warmer conditions, producing wines with rich texture, dark cherry, and plum notes, sweet spice, and youthful tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e    \u003cbr\u003eHandpicked grapes were fermented in small oak fermenters and stainless steel open vats. MV6 parcels underwent whole bunch fermentation, while other clones were destemmed to whole berries and cold-soaked for four days. The final blend contains 21% whole bunch fermented grapes, aged for 10 months in French oak (25% new). The wine remained on its lees without movement, and was bottled by gravity with no fining or filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736153026923,"sku":"SK84925558","price":93.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/Giant_Steps_Sexton_Vineyard_Pinot_Noir_750ml.png?v=1770970311"},{"product_id":"2023-giant-steps-primavera-vineyard-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2023 Giant Steps Primavera Vineyard Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e   \u003cbr\u003eThe 2023 vintage in the Yarra Valley was notable for its small yet exceptional harvest. A cool spring, mild growing conditions, cool nights, and moderate to high rainfall defined the season. This was one of the region’s coolest and latest harvests on record, with picking beginning over two weeks later than usual. The grapes from 2023 exhibited excellent fruit concentration and naturally bright acidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e   \u003cbr\u003eLocation: Woori Yallock  \u003cbr\u003ePlanted: 2001  \u003cbr\u003eElevation: 240 meters  \u003cbr\u003eSoil Type: Red clay loam  \u003cbr\u003eAspect: North and northeast-facing slopes    \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLou Primavera established the vineyard in Hoddles Creek in 2001 after discovering Yarra Valley wines 25 years prior. Giant Steps has sourced fruit from this site since 2006. The vineyard, known for producing fragrant, floral Pinot Noir with red fruit characteristics and a soft, sweet profile, has two slopes with different clones—MV6 on the northern slope and 115 and G-clone on the southern slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e   \u003cbr\u003eThe grapes were handpicked and fermented in a mix of small oak fermenters and stainless steel open vats. Each clone was handled separately, with either 100% whole bunches or 100% destemmed fruit. The MV6 clone was fermented as whole bunches in seasoned oak, while the 115 and G-clone underwent a cold soak and were fermented as whole berries. Fermentation lasted 10-14 days, with gentle mixing, and 15% of the blend involved whole bunch fermentation. The wine then matured in French oak barriques (20% new) for nine months, remaining on its lees until blending, with no fining or filtration before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736153059691,"sku":"SK30717675","price":94.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2023_Giant_Steps_Primavera_Vineyard_Pinot_Noir_750ml_f6fbd5e3-c3ab-4f02-8d53-5699f4bfcbae.jpg?v=1767588465"},{"product_id":"2021-giant-steps-equate-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2021 Giant Steps Equate Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e   \u003cbr\u003eThe 2021 vintage proved exceptional for vineyard quality, prompting us to launch this new project. Following a wet spring and mild summer, timely January rains fostered robust canopies. The cooler-than-average growing season extended the ripening period, resulting in thick grape skins, enhanced tannin development, natural acidity, and concentrated flavors. These factors contribute to high antioxidant properties and greater aging potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e   \u003cbr\u003eLocation: Gruyere  \u003cbr\u003ePlanted: 1997  \u003cbr\u003eElevation: 130 - 210 meters  \u003cbr\u003eSoil Type: Grey clay loam over granite\/ironstone  \u003cbr\u003eAspect: North-facing slopes  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter 20 years of farming Sexton Vineyard, we've identified two exceptional blocks for this wine. Situated on the steep, north-facing slopes of the Warramate Ranges, the vineyard benefits from thin topsoil and established root systems in gravelly loams over a rocky clay base. Naturally low yields lead to intensely flavored fruit with a high skin-to-juice ratio. The 96 clone offers intense fruit, while the Mendoza clone, with its millerandage effect, contributes to high tannin and phenolic content, balancing citrus flavors. We hope you enjoy this wine as much as we enjoyed crafting it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/strong\u003e   \u003cbr\u003eHandpicked from two consistently strong blocks: Block 2 (96 clone) and Block 12 (Mendoza clone). Grapes are meticulously sorted, refrigerated overnight, and whole bunch pressed. The juice is transferred to barrel by gravity, retaining all solids for fermentation. We use one-year seasoned 500L French puncheons, all second-fill 2020 oak (Taransaud and Mercurey). The wine undergoes primary fermentation, monthly bâtonnage, and natural malolactic fermentation. It matures for 11 months in barrel, one month in tank on lees, and two years in bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\" _ngcontent-rhd-c36=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ePenfolds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\" _ngcontent-rhd-c36=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\" _ngcontent-rhd-c36=\"\"\u003ePinot Gris\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\" _ngcontent-rhd-c36=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\" _ngcontent-rhd-c36=\"\"\u003e750mL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\" _ngcontent-rhd-c36=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\" _ngcontent-rhd-c36=\"\"\u003eAustralia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\" _ngcontent-rhd-c36=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eState\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\" _ngcontent-rhd-c36=\"\"\u003eVictoria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\" _ngcontent-rhd-c36=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\" _ngcontent-rhd-c36=\"\"\u003eMornington Peninsula\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\" _ngcontent-rhd-c36=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\" _ngcontent-rhd-c36=\"\"\u003e2013\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\" _ngcontent-rhd-c36=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlc\/Vol\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\" _ngcontent-rhd-c36=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\" _ngcontent-rhd-c36=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\" _ngcontent-rhd-c36=\"\"\u003eScrew Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\" _ngcontent-rhd-c36=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2000 - 2050\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section-header\"\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"tastingNote\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\" data-gtm-vis-recent-on-screen1282393_180=\"440\" data-gtm-vis-first-on-screen1282393_180=\"441\" data-gtm-vis-total-visible-time1282393_180=\"100\" data-gtm-vis-has-fired1282393_180=\"1\"\u003eFrom Steve Flamsteed's final vintage as chief winemaker and his two favourite blocks on the Sexton vineyard. Two puncheons, 50% mlf and 12 months' maturation in two seasoned French puncheons. With its bouquet of ripe stone fruits, mandarin, grilled cashews, fennel seed and a little gun flint, this gently broad shouldered and creamily textured wine finishes pithy and long. A hedonistic chardonnay to drink now and over the next three to four years. - \u003cstrong\u003e96 Points, Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736153092459,"sku":"SK87762284","price":119.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2021_Giant_Steps_Equate_Chardonnay_750ml.jpg?v=1767588468"},{"product_id":"2023-giant-steps-yarra-valley-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2023 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"award-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Price: $41.99\/bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"award-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice per Case(6pk): $38.99\/bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award-title\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award-title\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA bright crimson red. After a few good few swirls, aromas of ripe raspberries, black cherries, wild herbs and some crushed violets soon emerge. The palate, though, doesn’t need much coaxing, and this silken, sappy wine has excellent depth and persistence. Will be even better six to 12 months from now.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e96 points – Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award-title\"\u003e\n\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award-title\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes shop_attributes\" aria-label=\"Product Details\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 284.75px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_pa_producer\" style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\" scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 54.4262%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\" style=\"width: 43.0284%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiant Steps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_pa_grape_variety\" style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\" scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 54.4262%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003eGrape Variety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\" style=\"width: 43.0284%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_pa_region\" style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\" scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 54.4262%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\" style=\"width: 43.0284%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_pa_country\" style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\" scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 54.4262%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\" style=\"width: 43.0284%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_pa_vintage\" style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\" scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 54.4262%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\" style=\"width: 43.0284%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2023\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_pa_size\" style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\" scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 54.4262%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\" style=\"width: 43.0284%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 54.4262%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003eAlc\/Vol\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.0284%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\" style=\"width: 54.4262%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.0284%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2024-2038\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award-date-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"subdetails\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"subdetail autocol\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec\"\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from vineyards across the Yarra Valley. 50% sourced from the upper Yarra ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"subdetail autocol\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Giant Steps fruit is 100% hand-picked. Our grapes are then chilled overnight before processing. The Pinot is either fermented as 100% whole bunches or 100% destemmed with whole berries. The whole bunch treatments have a warm start to fermentation, with minimal mixing throughout the start of fermentation to promote carbonic maceration. These ferments are then left for up to 21 days on skins before pressing. The destemmed and whole berry batches are held cold at 4℃ for four days before the ferment is allowed to heat up and start fermentation naturally with indigenous yeasts. Cold soaked for 3 days, then allowed to warm in small open fermenters in order to kick start wild fermentation. Parcels are matured in French oak (10% new, 90% older) for eight months. Blended in October and then bottled by gravity without fining or filtration in November.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"subdetail autocol\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec\"\u003eFood Matches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurmeric and garlic roasted chicken with couscous. Mushroom Risotto with roasted enoki. BBQ Quail with five spice, fried spring onion and garlic flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":52736161055083,"sku":"SK33420758","price":41.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 pk (Case)","offer_id":52736161087851,"sku":"SK41175985","price":233.94,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2023GiantStepsYarraValleyPinotNoir750ml.jpg?v=1767588738"},{"product_id":"2024-giant-steps-yarra-valley-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2024 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"award-title\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award-title\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA bright crimson red. After a few good few swirls, aromas of ripe raspberries, black cherries, wild herbs and some crushed violets soon emerge. The palate, though, doesn’t need much coaxing, and this silken, sappy wine has excellent depth and persistence. Will be even better six to 12 months from now.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e96 points – Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award-title\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award-title\"\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 284.75px;\" aria-label=\"Product Details\" class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes shop_attributes\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\" class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_pa_producer\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 54.4262%; height: 35.5938px;\" scope=\"row\" class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.0284%; height: 35.5938px;\" class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiant Steps\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\" class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_pa_grape_variety\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 54.4262%; height: 35.5938px;\" scope=\"row\" class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\"\u003eGrape Variety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.0284%; height: 35.5938px;\" class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\" class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_pa_region\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 54.4262%; height: 35.5938px;\" scope=\"row\" class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\"\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.0284%; height: 35.5938px;\" class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYarra Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\" class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_pa_country\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 54.4262%; height: 35.5938px;\" scope=\"row\" class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.0284%; height: 35.5938px;\" class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAustralia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\" class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_pa_vintage\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 54.4262%; height: 35.5938px;\" scope=\"row\" class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.0284%; height: 35.5938px;\" class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\" class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item woocommerce-product-attributes-item--attribute_pa_size\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 54.4262%; height: 35.5938px;\" scope=\"row\" class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__label\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.0284%; height: 35.5938px;\" class=\"woocommerce-product-attributes-item__value\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e750ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 54.4262%; height: 35.5938px;\" scope=\"row\"\u003eAlc\/Vol\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.0284%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 54.4262%; height: 35.5938px;\" scope=\"row\"\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 43.0284%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2026-2031\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award-date-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"subdetails\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"subdetail autocol\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec\"\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from vineyards across the Yarra Valley. 50% sourced from the upper Yarra ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"subdetail autocol\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Giant Steps fruit is 100% hand-picked. Our grapes are then chilled overnight before processing. The Pinot is either fermented as 100% whole bunches or 100% destemmed with whole berries. The whole bunch treatments have a warm start to fermentation, with minimal mixing throughout the start of fermentation to promote carbonic maceration. These ferments are then left for up to 21 days on skins before pressing. The destemmed and whole berry batches are held cold at 4℃ for four days before the ferment is allowed to heat up and start fermentation naturally with indigenous yeasts. Cold soaked for 3 days, then allowed to warm in small open fermenters in order to kick start wild fermentation. Parcels are matured in French oak (10% new, 90% older) for eight months. 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BBQ Quail with five spice, fried spring onion and garlic flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":52736186417515,"sku":"SK32088653","price":34.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 pk (Case)","offer_id":52736186450283,"sku":"SK64888676","price":209.4,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2023GiantStepsYarraValleyPinotNoir750ml_177784e2-0df8-4db7-a9fa-5251fbfcc6d8.jpg?v=1767589214"},{"product_id":"2022-giant-steps-applejack-vineyard-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2022 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eThe 2022 vintage in the Yarra Valley was small but of exceptional quality, marked by a cool spring, mild growing conditions, and moderate to high rainfall. It was one of the coolest and latest harvests on record, with picking starting two and a half weeks later than usual. The grapes developed excellent fruit concentration and vibrant natural acidity. The mild summer allowed for slow ripening, leading to deep flavors, while timely January rain refreshed the vines. Strong canopies and low fruit yields led to a healthy harvest with minimal disease or weather challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e    \u003cbr\u003eLocation: Gladysdale  \u003cbr\u003ePlanted: 1997  \u003cbr\u003eElevation: 220-320 meters  \u003cbr\u003eSoil: Grey clay loam over basalt volcanic base  \u003cbr\u003eAspect: East-facing slopes  \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplejack Vineyard, located on steep slopes in the upper Yarra Valley, is meticulously managed and was established by Ray Guerin in 1997. The volcanic soil imparts a distinctive, spicy, and firm palate to the wine, while the elevated position results in a cooler, longer growing season, particularly suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. Chardonnay from this site requires careful management to ensure even ripeness and balanced acidity, yielding a wine with savory notes of lemon rind and grilled nuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinemaking:\u003c\/strong\u003e    \u003cbr\u003eThe grapes are 100% handpicked and whole bunch pressed, with the juice transferred directly to barrel by gravity, keeping the full lees. It undergoes wild fermentation in 500L French oak puncheons, without bâtonnage or malolactic fermentation. The wine is matured for 9 months in French oak, with 25% second-use barrels and 75% seasoned barrels from Mercurey, Taransaud, and Dargaud \u0026amp; Jaeglé.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"tastingNote\" class=\"o-p c-tasting__description-main-blurb\"\u003eApplejack vineyard was planted at Gladysdale by Ray Guerin in 1997, and only 2ha of its 11ha is planted to chardonnay. It is named for the Applejack eucalypts that surround it. Whole-bunch pressed straight to barrel with full solids and matured in mainly second use puncheons. A very bright green gold. A pure and gently reticent bouquet of stone fruits, lemon verbena and crushed rocks. The palate is tightly coiled, steely, saline and focused. A wine with excellent potential. - 96 Points, Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736196346219,"sku":"SK80382501","price":78.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2022GiantStepsApplejackVineyardChardonnay750ml_c584a905-831a-4100-abd3-1dfff3e62ee5.jpg?v=1767589457"},{"product_id":"2024-giant-steps-circle-of-fifths-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2024 Giant Steps Circle of Fifths Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe debut vintage of \u003ci\u003eCircle of Fifths\u003c\/i\u003e brings harmony to Giant Steps’ five premier single-vineyard sites—Applejack, Bastard Hill, Primavera, Sexton, and Tarraford—into one expressive, cohesive Pinot Noir. The name pays homage to music theory, mirroring how separate “voices” blend into a single chord, just as these vineyards combine to form a unified wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e100% Yarra Valley fruit, predominantly from Upper Yarra sites\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eCrafted from parcels not selected for individual single-vineyard bottlings, showcasing the collective terroir\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIncludes 42% whole-bunch fermentation, with the remainder destemmed whole berries\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMatured in 15% new French oak, with the rest seasoned barrels, for approximately 8–10 months\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eBottled by gravity, unfined and unfiltered\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eColour:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Vibrant dark-red core with lighter red edges\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNose:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Gently brooding aromas of wild black cherry, raspberry, fennel seed spice, and hint of violet\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Silken yet powerful, with complex layers of red and black fruits, mint, undergrowth, woodsmoke, and delicate spice\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Plush tannins frame a fresh, silky palate with a long, savoury finish that leaves chalky forest-floor accents\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCritic Acclaim\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e96 points\u003c\/i\u003e – Philip Rich, \u003ci\u003eHalliday Wine Companion\u003c\/i\u003e, praising its concentration, silky tannins, and cellaring potential (“worth cellaring for at least five to eight years”)\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e94+ points\u003c\/i\u003e – Campbell Mattinson, \u003ci\u003eThe Wine Front\u003c\/i\u003e, noting its complexity and impressively long finish\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDrinking Window \u0026amp; Cellaring\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eReady to enjoy now, but structured to evolve gracefully over the next 5–8 years\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736196378987,"sku":"SK34181131","price":59.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2024GiantStepsCircleofFifthsPinotNoir750ml_f0f8565c-5b51-4477-8fce-885f9d70482d.jpg?v=1767589458"},{"product_id":"2024-giant-steps-circle-of-fifths-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2024 Giant Steps Circle of Fifths Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOverview:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eA bold new addition to Giant Steps, the \u003ci\u003eCircle of Fifths Chardonnay\u003c\/i\u003e blends fruit from all five estate single-vineyard sites—including Tarraford, Sexton, Primavera, Applejack, and Bastard Hill—to create a harmonious, terroir-driven wine that sits between their single-vineyard and regional ranges.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinemaking \u0026amp; Vineyard:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHand-harvested, cold-soaked overnight, then whole-bunch pressed directly to French oak puncheons (15% new, 85% seasoned).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWild-fermented on full natural lees, stirred daily early on to build depth, with ~10% of barrels undergoing malolactic fermentation. After fermentation, the wine remained reductive on lees until bottling in November.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMatured for 8–10 months to heighten texture and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage Notes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe 2024 season featured a cool spring and consistent flowering that yielded moderate crops across the Yarra Valley. A compressed harvest occurred due to an unusually swift ripening period spanning just three weeks.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTasting Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBouquet:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Grilled nuts, confit lemon, struck match, hay, cedar, and delicate woodsmoke.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePalate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Chalky, tensile mid-palate with crisp citrus, white peach, lemon curd, flint, hay, meal, cedar, and woodsmoke. Powerful yet elegantly controlled.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinish:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Long, spicy, and flinty, with a bright acid line and lingering structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccolades:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e96 points\u003c\/i\u003e – Philip Rich, \u003ci\u003eHalliday Wine Companion\u003c\/i\u003e: “An exciting … absolute cracker … aromas of gently grilled nuts, confit lemon … palate is chalky, tensile and long.”\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003e95 points\u003c\/i\u003e – Campbell Mattinson, \u003ci\u003eThe Wine Front\u003c\/i\u003e: “It’s a killer chardonnay. Direct, powerful, long … flint, white peach, lemon curd … dramatic and controlled.”\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFood Pairing \u0026amp; Cellaring:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eBest enjoyed now through the medium term—cellar well for the next 5–6 years. Perfect with crumbed prawns, fish sandwiches, or other lightly fried coastal fare.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736196411755,"sku":"SK48590248","price":54.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2024_Giant_Steps_Circle_of_Fifths_Chardonnay_750ml_f6fa5307-689e-4398-92a3-db5237c59c76.jpg?v=1767589459"},{"product_id":"2022-giant-steps-yarra-valley-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2022 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"award-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSingle Price: $39\/bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award-title\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6pk single price: $36.67\/bottle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award-title\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award-title\"\u003e\"A 50\/50% mix of upper and lower Yarra fruit. Fermented with mainly whole berries and matured in French oak (10% new). A bright ruby crimson. Expressive with aromas of satsuma plums, strawberry coulis, fennel seeds and a hint of star anise. With its core of ripe yet well-delineated fruit and firm-ish, balanced tannins, this is more concentrated and muscular than the 2021. It will age well, too, for those that find themselves with a bottle seven to 10 years from now.\" - Philip Rich\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award-date-description\"\u003e96 points, May 2023.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award-date-description\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"award-date-description\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"subdetails\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"subdetail autocol\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec\"\u003eVintage Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2022 was a high quality but low yielding season in the Yarra Valley. A very cool, wet and stormy spring resulted in some challenging conditions around flowering and hence very poor fruit set. The season proceeded to dry out into December, with a dry and warm Christmas period. This exacerbated the already small bunch weights, leading to bunches that weighed up to 40% lower than normal years. The mild summer meant long, slow ripening and flavour concentration throughout summer, with some well-placed rain in January refreshing the vineyards at just the right time. The strong canopies and low fruit load meant we sailed neatly into picking with very little disease or weather pressure affecting our picking decisions. The grapes from 2022 came off the vine with lovely concentration and flavour with great natural acidity and tannin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"subdetail autocol\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec\"\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from vineyards across the Yarra Valley. 50% sourced from the upper Yarra ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"subdetail autocol\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll Giant Steps fruit is 100% hand-picked. Our grapes are then chilled overnight before processing. The Pinot is either fermented as 100% whole bunches or 100% destemmed with whole berries. The whole bunch treatments have a warm start to fermentation, with minimal mixing throughout the start of fermentation to promote carbonic maceration. These ferments are then left for up to 21 days on skins before pressing. The destemmed and whole berry batches are held cold at 4℃ for four days before the ferment is allowed to heat up and start fermentation naturally with indigenous yeasts. Cold soaked for 3 days, then allowed to warm in small open fermenters in order to kick start wild fermentation. Parcels are matured in French oak (10% new, 90% older) for eight months. Blended in October and then bottled by gravity without fining or filtration in November.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"subdetail autocol\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec\"\u003eFood Matches\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurmeric and garlic roasted chicken with couscous. Mushroom Risotto with roasted enoki. BBQ Quail with five spice, fried spring onion and garlic flakes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"1 bottle","offer_id":52736204833131,"sku":"SK60216064","price":39.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6 bottles","offer_id":52736204865899,"sku":"SK10463355","price":220.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2023GiantStepsYarraValleyPinotNoir750ml_b5bec5c9-7f95-4990-992a-dc25c22a624b.jpg?v=1767589767"},{"product_id":"2019-giant-steps-primavera-vineyard-d-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2019 Giant Steps Primavera Vineyard Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eCritic tasting note: \"This vintage of single-vineyard “Primavera” Pinot is as vibrant as the vivid cherry hue suggests. It's a more delicate, drink-now drop than this producer's other single-vineyard Pinots. The wine explodes from the glass with red-berry and stalky cinnamon-bark aromas, followed by gentler dried herb, floral and warm stone notes. The palate is fresh and bright, with a well-threaded tug of textural tannins. Drink now–2026. Christina Pickard\" - 93\/100, Wine Enthusiast\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout The Wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimavera is an outlier in the Giant Steps Single Vineyard series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis vineyard sits on red clay in the Upper Yarra, oddly a site that excels in warmer vintages. Red soils, undulating hills, the dedicated Lou Primavera tending it daily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine released from Flamsteed in 2019 is incredibly floral and seductive - perhaps the softest and most sensual of the Pinot Noirs this year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStunning drinking now or for the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Giant Steps\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiant Steps is a premium Yarra Valley outfit founded by Phil Sexton located in the in the township of Healesville. Since appointing Steve Flamsteed as his head winemaker and eventual business partner, Sexton and Flamsteed have developed a reputation for producing some of the region's finest examples of single vineyard wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the vineyard to the final bottled wine, every aspect of the Giant Steps process is geared towards making truly world-class wines. The focus is on what the Yarra does best - Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Shiraz\/Syrah and Bordeaux-variety blends - and showcasing the unique terroirs of some of the region's finest vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor three years running and Spirit Magazine have named them as one of the Top 100 wineries in the world, and Flamsteed capped off an amazing run by being named Gourmet Traveller Wine's 2016 Winemaker of the Year, another jewel in the Giant Steps crown. 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Plant growth was slow due to cool conditions all the way up until just prior to flowering, when some well-timed heat spurred the vines along. Flowering was late, but consistent, going though in two weeks. Lots of shoot and crop thinning was done throughout the season, as well as some extensive leaf plucking due to the cool conditions. It was a very mild summer with only two days over 33 degrees Celsius experienced at the vineyard, which meant a long and slow ripening. The grapes were picked late for our vineyard, coming in on 22nd of April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"subdetail autocol\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec\"\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocation: Coal River Valley Aspect: North-east facing Size: 34 Hectares Planted: 1999 Soil type: Calcareous \u0026amp; Triassic sandstone Under vine: Mv6, D5V12 In our obsession with Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs from great Pinot growing areas around the world, we have gone as far south (and as cold) as you can go in this country. Despite the cool temperatures, the sunlight hours are long and intense and we are intrigued by the depth of palate and colour that is possible from this landscape. While it is made with the Giant Steps gentle winemaking approach, the result is clearly a world apart in terroir. The Pinot Noir from Nocton vineyard have amazing density and texture, with powerful weight and concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"subdetail autocol\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"spec\"\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand picked, straight into a refrigerated container parked on the vineyard. The fruit is then immediately driven to Devonport and sailed across Bass Strait so we receive it into the winery the following morning. Fruit was destemmed and cold soaked for three – four days in open oak vats and open stainless steel fermenters. The MV6 (from the top of the hill) was fermented as whole bunches in an oak fermenter. Both parcels were matured in French oak – 25% new, 75% older – for eight months in 225L barriques D\u0026amp;J, Vicard and Taransaud. Racked to blend, no fining, no filtration. 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The most immediate of the four single-vineyard chardonnays from Giant Steps in 2022. Perfectly ripened white peach and apricot aromas with scents of German spiced biscuits and a little flint. Textured with good intensity, this silky wine flows effortlessly across the palate. \u003cstrong\u003e- 96 Points, Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec\"\u003eRegion: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYarra Valley, Victoria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"spec\"\u003eVineyard Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLocation: Gruyere Planted: 1997 Elevation: 130 - 210 metres Soil Type: Grey clay loam over granite \/ ironstone Aspect: North facing slopes Size: 30 Hectares Located on the steep north facing slopes of the Warramate Ranges, the Sexton Vineyard is exposed and demanding. 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Produced by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGiant Steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this single-vineyard release showcases the estate’s commitment to purity, balance, and refined winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"795\"\u003ePlanted in 1997 in the cooler northern reaches of the Yarra Valley, Sexton Vineyard sits at elevation on grey clay loam soils, contributing natural acidity, concentration, and mineral tension. The 2024 vintage delivered fruit of exceptional clarity and balance, allowing full flavour development while retaining vibrant freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"797\" data-end=\"1084\"\u003eIn the winery, fruit was hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed before fermentation in French oak barrels, including a carefully judged proportion of new oak. Extended lees maturation enhanced texture and complexity, while minimal intervention preserved vineyard character and precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1464\"\u003eThe wine opens with aromas of white peach, nectarine, and citrus blossom, layered with notes of lemon curd, subtle flint, and fine oak spice. The palate is tightly structured and mineral-driven, with crystalline acidity, layered stone fruit, and a long, chalky finish. 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