{"product_id":"giant-steps-applejack-vineyard-pinot-noir-2024-1-5l","title":"Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024 1.5L","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Description:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrecision, perfume and site expression define the 2024 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir, one of the most distinctive single-vineyard wines from Victoria’s Yarra Valley. The Applejack Vineyard sits high on the slopes of Gladysdale in the Upper Yarra, planted in the late 1990s on well-drained red volcanic soils that contribute both structure and aromatic lift to the wines. This elevated, cooler site allows Pinot Noir to ripen slowly, preserving freshness while building fine layers of flavour and complexity. Giant Steps is known for its meticulous vineyard selection and gentle winemaking approach, allowing each site to speak clearly through the finished wine. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2024 vintage reflects the region’s balance of concentration and elegance, delivering fruit purity alongside savoury detail. In the glass the wine displays a brilliant ruby colour with lifted aromatics that immediately signal its cool-climate origin. The palate is finely structured and beautifully poised, with silky tannins supporting vibrant red fruit and subtle spice. Careful maturation in French oak adds texture and depth without overshadowing the vineyard character. Presented in magnum format, the wine offers enhanced ageing potential, allowing the structure and complexity of this single-vineyard Pinot Noir to evolve gracefully over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Perfumed and expressive\u003cbr\u003eAromatic layers of red cherry, wild strawberry and raspberry with hints of rose petal, forest floor, gentle spice and subtle savoury herbs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Silky and finely structured\u003cbr\u003eMedium-bodied with bright red fruit flavours supported by vibrant acidity, fine tannins and delicate notes of spice, tea leaf and earthy complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFINISH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e– Long and refined\u003cbr\u003eAn elegant, lingering finish with persistent red berry fruit, subtle savoury tones and a fine mineral edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReviews \u0026amp; Accolades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Fragrant and finely detailed pinot noir with aromas of red cherry, raspberry and dried rose petals. The palate is silky and precise with fine tannins and excellent length.”\u003c\/em\u003e — James Suckling, 95 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“A beautifully perfumed wine with vibrant red fruits, spice and delicate savoury complexity. The palate is refined and layered, showing both elegance and structure.”\u003c\/em\u003e — James Halliday Wine Companion, 95 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“Bright red fruit, floral lift and gentle spice combine with a finely structured palate. There is impressive purity and length, with tannins that frame the wine gracefully.”\u003c\/em\u003e — Decanter, 94 points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e“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.”\u003c\/em\u003e – Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion, 98 Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFiner Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStyle – Red Wine\u003cbr\u003eVarietal – Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003eCountry – Australia\u003cbr\u003eRegion – Yarra Valley, Victoria\u003cbr\u003eVineyard – Applejack Vineyard, Gladysdale\u003cbr\u003eVintage – 2024\u003cbr\u003eBottle Size – 1.5L Magnum\u003cbr\u003eABV – 13.3%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giant Steps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42647380557911,"sku":"GSAPPVPN-24-1.5L","price":219.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0043\/9258\/3217\/files\/73ca3626-69dc-404f-9c9b-27204e8ccd4a.jpg?v=1774571536","url":"https:\/\/kentstreetcellars.com.au\/products\/giant-steps-applejack-vineyard-pinot-noir-2024-1-5l","provider":"Kent Street Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}