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Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay 2008
A complex chardonnay that perhaps lacks the genuine depth of fruit to carry off its stylistic ambitions with more conviction and longevity. Rather evolved aromas of fresh peaches, white flowers, tinned pear and nutty, creamy and waxy undertones precede a smooth, creamy palate of medium to full weight. Quite leesy and cheesy, itÕs meaty and evolved, with assertive reductive and mineral elements beneath its presence of restrained fruit.
Vintage
2008
Peak years to drink
2010 - 2013
Jeremy's score
90 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay
Yarra Valley
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2019
Alc %: 13.0
A complex chardonnay that perhaps lacks the genuine depth of fruit to carry off its stylistic ambitions with more conviction and longevity. Rather evolved aromas of fresh peaches, white flowers, tinned pear and nutty, creamy and waxy undertones precede a smooth, creamy palate of medium to full weight. Quite leesy and cheesy, itÕs meaty and evolved, with assertive reductive and mineral elements beneath its presence of restrained fruit.
Last Date Tasted: 21/02/2021
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Cellar
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Drink Now
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Maybe Too Old
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2019
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89 | 16.7 | 2024-2027  |
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2015
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93 | 18.2 | 2020-2023+  |
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2014
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95 | 18.6 | 2022-2026 |
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2013
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94 | 18.3 | 2018-2021+ |
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2012
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92 | 17.8 | 2014-2017+ |
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2011
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89 | 16.7 | 16/02/2013 |
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2010
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93 | 18.1 | 2015-2018 |
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2009
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90 | 17.1 | 2011-2014 |
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2008
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90 | 17.2 | 2010-2013 |
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2007
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91 | 17.5 | 2009-2012+ |
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2006
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93 | 18.0 | 2011-2014 |
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2005
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86 | 15.8 | 2007-2010 |
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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
White Wines
Red Wines
Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir >Fatal Shore (Formerly Nocton Vineyard) Pinot Noir >
Gladysdale Vineyard Pinot Noir
Harry's Monster Cabernet Blend
Harry's Monster Dry Red
LDR Pinot Noir Syrah >Lusatia Park Vineyard Pinot Noir
Merlot
Primavera Vineyard Pinot Noir >Sexton Vineyard Merlot >Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir >Tarraford Vineyard Pinot Noir >Tosq Vineyard Pinot Noir
Yarra Valley Pinot Noir >Yarra Valley Syrah (Formerly Shiraz) >Yarra Valley Syrah Carignan Grenache
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:
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