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    Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024
    Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024
    Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024
    Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024
    Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024

    Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024

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      From a dramatic slope in Gladysdale comes one of Australia’s great Pinot Noirs. Applejack Vineyard was planted in 1997 by renowned viticulturist Ray Guerin on grey clay and volcanic soils at 300 metres altitude. Its elevated, east-facing position means a slower, cooler ripening season, producing fruit of piercing clarity, structure and spice.

      The 2024 season brought reduced yields—around 40% less fruit than the year prior—resulting in intensity and concentration. The wine was crafted with 40% whole bunches, enhancing perfume and tannin complexity. Despite the warmer conditions, Applejack’s natural site balance has delivered a Pinot Noir of both power and poise, deeply fruited yet taut.

      This vineyard has long been considered a benchmark for Yarra Valley Pinot, and the 2024 release confirms its standing. Darkly fruited, savoury and firmly structured, it’s a wine that will unfurl beautifully over the next decade.

      From a dramatic slope in Gladysdale comes one of Australia’s great Pinot Noirs. Applejack Vineyard was planted in 1997 by renowned viticulturist Ray Guerin on grey clay and volcanic soils at 300 metres altitude. Its elevated, east-facing position means a slower, cooler ripening season, producing fruit of piercing clarity, structure and spice.

      The 2024 season brought reduced yields—around 40% less fruit than the year prior—resulting in intensity and concentration. The wine was crafted with 40% whole bunches, enhancing perfume and tannin complexity. Despite the warmer conditions, Applejack’s natural site balance has delivered a Pinot Noir of both power and poise, deeply fruited yet taut.

      This vineyard has long been considered a benchmark for Yarra Valley Pinot, and the 2024 release confirms its standing. Darkly fruited, savoury and firmly structured, it’s a wine that will unfurl beautifully over the next decade.

      Maker

      Giant Steps

      Varietal

      Pinot Noir

      Country

      Australia

      Region

      Yarra Valley, Victoria

      Vintage

      2024

      ABV

      13.3%

      Bottle size

      750ml

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      Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024

      From the Applejack vineyard, planted on grey clay soils at 300m in Gladysdale in ’97 by Ray Guerin. 40% whole bunches and 40% less wine in ’24. Darkly fruited and more intense than the ’23 with aromas of wild blackberry, raspberry, briar, and just a hint of sous bois. On the palate, this is as concentrated and mouth-filling as the bouquet suggests it will be, culminating with succulent, grippy tannins on the long, tapering finish. It’s a touch more ‘sauvage’ and a little less floral than normal but, even in this warmer vintage, one of Australia’s most celebrated pinot noirs is in impressive form.

      — Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion, 98 Points

      Giant Steps

      Founded in 1997 by Phil Sexton, Giant Steps was born from a desire to craft cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with clarity and site expression in the Yarra Valley. Sexton, already a pioneer in Margaret River, saw untapped potential in the steep slopes near Gruyere — now home to the iconic Sexton Vineyard. A jazz devotee, he named the winery after John Coltrane’s landmark album Giant Steps, a nod to the bold creative pursuit of something singular.

      Over the decades, Giant Steps has drawn some of the most respected names in Australian wine. Steve Flamsteed joined as winemaker in 2003, cementing a house style focused on precision and transparency across six distinct vineyard sites. In 2021, Melanie Chester stepped in as Head of Winemaking and Viticulture, bringing a deep respect for the estate’s history and a commitment to pushing its potential even further.

      Tasting notes

      NOSE
      Dark and Brooding

      Wild blackberry, raspberry and briar with a subtle sous bois note.

      PALATE
      Concentrated & Powerful

      Intensely fruited and mouth-filling, carrying a core of dark berry fruit and spice.

      FINISH
      Grippy & Long

      Succulent tannins taper into a firm, savoury close with great persistence.