Giant Steps Applejack Pinot Noir 2022

Giant Steps Applejack Pinot Noir 202

Named after the Applejack eucalypts that surround the vineyard, which was planted at Gladysdale in 1997.

Seven clones including 114, 115, MV6, D2V5, D5V15, Pommard and Abel. 

The Applejack vineyard is without a doubt one of the greatest sites for pinot in Australia.  The higher altitude results in a cooler and extended growing season, ideally suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (3-4 weeks later than central Yarra Valley).

Applejack Vineyard is located on a dramatic slope and is closely planted and fastidiously managed. The basalt based underlying volcanic soil and rock produce a characteristically fine yet extended, spicy and firm palate.

2022 was a high quality but low yielding season in the Yarra Valley.

"Medium-full red with a purple rim, the bouquet red and darker cherries, dusty dried-herb notes, a trace of nutty oak, a hint of liqueured cherry as it aired. There is excellent intensity and volume of flavour, allied with good structure thanks to well shaped tannins, the finish long and the flavour and structure finish right out. Superb pinot noir."  96pts Huon Hooke - The Real Review.  

About Giant Steps

Giant Steps was established in 1997 when Phil Sexton planted the Sexton Vineyard on the North face of the Warramate Hills, Parish of Gruyere in the Southern Yarra Valley.

The first vintage was 2001 (the only time the winery has used cork) and in 2003, Phil was joined by Chief Winemaker Steve Flamsteed.

Since 2003 Giant Steps wines have collectively been awarded 27 trophies and over 95 gold medals at major international and domestic wine shows.  They have been named one of the Top 100 Wineries in the World by Wine & Spirits Magazine, US for each of the last six years.

• Giant Steps Applejack Pinot Noir 2022