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Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

Pretty and supple, with a delicate, almost confectionary bouquet of raspberries and rose petals, maraschino cherries and fresh vanilla oak. Generous and juicy for this vintage, itÕs long and stylish, pleasingly rich and deeply flavoured. Supported by chalky tannins, it finishes with charming length and poise, but with just a hint of edgy greenness. Likely to build and flesh out well.

Vintage

2011

Peak years to drink

2013 - 2016+

Jeremy's score

90 / 100

Seal type

Screw top

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Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir
Yarra Valley
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2015
Alc %: 13.5
Pretty and supple, with a delicate, almost confectionary bouquet of raspberries and rose petals, maraschino cherries and fresh vanilla oak. Generous and juicy for this vintage, itÕs long and stylish, pleasingly rich and deeply flavoured. Supported by chalky tannins, it finishes with charming length and poise, but with just a hint of edgy greenness. Likely to build and flesh out well.
Last Date Tasted: 20/08/2016
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Vintage
Score/100
Score/20
Year To Drink
2015
9217.9

2020-2023+
2014
9318.0

2022-2026
2013
9117.6

2018-2021+
2012
9318.1

2020-2024+
2011
9017.3

2013-2016+
2010
9518.6

2018-2022+
2008
8816.5

2010-2013
2007
8615.7

2009-2012
2006
9017.0

2008-2011+
2005
8716.0

2007-2010+
2004
9017.3

2006-2009+
2003
8415.3

2005-2008+
2002
8716.0

2003-2004+
2001
8716.1

2002-2003+
2000
8615.7

2005-2008

Winery

Giant Steps
Phil Sexton, an experienced operator in the wine, brewing and hospitality industries, has set up camp in a very major way at Healesville in the Yarra Valley, with the spectacular Innocent Bystander winery and hospitality centre, home to the Giants Creek range. Sourcing from several different vineyards whose wines are vinified and sold separately, the brand continues to fashion chardonnay and pinot noir of ever-increasing style and elegance. The steady improvement of the Sexton Vineyard and Tarraford Chardonnays over recent years is reflected by their elevated ratings.
Chief Executive(s):
Phil Sexton
Winemaker:
Steve Flamsteed, Julian Grounds
Viticulturist:
Ryan Collins
Production Dozen:
10,000
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Address:
336-364 Maroondah Highway , Healesville , Victoria 3777 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
7 days, 10am - 6pm
Principal Wine Region:
Yarra Valley
Telephone:
(03) 5962 6111
Facsimile:
(03) 5962 6199
Website:
www.innocentbystander.com.au
Email:
[email protected]

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