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    96 Points

    Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay 2024
    Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay 2024
    Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay 2024
    Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay 2024
    Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay 2024

    Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay 2024

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      From the cool slopes of Tarrawarra comes a Chardonnay of depth and quiet power. The Tarraford Vineyard, planted on a sheltered south-facing slope, ripens at a slower pace than many Yarra Valley sites. This cooler microclimate shapes fruit with lifted aromatics, natural tension, and a fine thread of acidity.

      The 2024 vintage brings all of this into sharp focus. Fruit was hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed before fermenting wild in large French oak puncheons (27% new), then left on lees for nine months. The result is a Chardonnay with breadth and texture, counterbalanced by line and drive. Where Sexton speaks with openness, Tarraford is more layered—seductive in aroma, creamy on the palate, yet finely etched.

      This is a wine built for both immediacy and short-term cellaring. It shows richness without excess, freshness without austerity. A benchmark example of how site expression defines the Giant Steps single-vineyard range.

      From the cool slopes of Tarrawarra comes a Chardonnay of depth and quiet power. The Tarraford Vineyard, planted on a sheltered south-facing slope, ripens at a slower pace than many Yarra Valley sites. This cooler microclimate shapes fruit with lifted aromatics, natural tension, and a fine thread of acidity.

      The 2024 vintage brings all of this into sharp focus. Fruit was hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed before fermenting wild in large French oak puncheons (27% new), then left on lees for nine months. The result is a Chardonnay with breadth and texture, counterbalanced by line and drive. Where Sexton speaks with openness, Tarraford is more layered—seductive in aroma, creamy on the palate, yet finely etched.

      This is a wine built for both immediacy and short-term cellaring. It shows richness without excess, freshness without austerity. A benchmark example of how site expression defines the Giant Steps single-vineyard range.

      Maker

      Giant Steps

      Varietal

      Chardonnay

      Country

      Australia

      Region

      Yarra Valley, Victoria

      Vintage

      2024

      ABV

      13.2%

      Bottle size

      750ml

      Trusted by the professionals

      Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay 2024

      Seductive with its bouquet of fuzzy peach skins, apricot, lemon oil and a hint of fresh vanilla bean. Opulent and creamily textured, with a fine vein of acidity running through the wine that gives it both structure and length. Very long and very yum to drink now and in the short to medium term.

      — Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion, 96 Points

      Almond, pear, peach, citrus, floral and spicy notes, with a juicy flow and umami savouriness on the finish. Opulent… drink now while it blossoms beautifully in the glass.

      — Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, 96 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
      Stone Fruit & Sprice

      Peach skin, apricot, lemon oil and a touch of vanilla bean.

      PALATE
      Creamy Precision

      Opulent and textural, with richness carried by a fine seam of acidity.

      FINISH
      Long & Savoury

      Lingering citrus and stone fruit with a subtle umami edge.