{"product_id":"copy-of-2019-giant-steps-primavera-vineyard-pinot-noir-750ml-1","title":"2018 Giant Steps Tosq Vineyard Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-notes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-notes__items__2 noBorder\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiant Steps has taken its own giant steps, in this case from the Yarra Valley to New Zealand’s Central Otago, in pursuit of an entirely healthy obsession with single-vineyard Pinot Noir. The TOSQ Vineyard, certified organic, is tucked into a corner of the Pisa district, close to the Wanaka-Cromwell Highway. 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","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/copy-of-2019-giant-steps-primavera-vineyard-pinot-noir-750ml-1","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}