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Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay 2011
Elegant and focused, but with a slightly unusual Vitamin B-like finish more evident because it lacks true length of fruit. Its spicy, floral bouquet of melon, citrus and restrained oak has a faintly tropical note, while its elegant, crunchy and chalky palate culminates in a taut acidity but finishes marginally short.
Vintage
2011
Peak years to drink
16/02/2013 -
Jeremy's score
89 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay
Yarra Valley
Price Range at Release: $30-$49
Vintage: 2019
Alc %: 13.0
Elegant and focused, but with a slightly unusual Vitamin B-like finish more evident because it lacks true length of fruit. Its spicy, floral bouquet of melon, citrus and restrained oak has a faintly tropical note, while its elegant, crunchy and chalky palate culminates in a taut acidity but finishes marginally short.
Last Date Tasted: 21/02/2021
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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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