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97
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James Halliday's Wine Companion
White
Classification
Chardonnay
Variety
2023
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
Victoria, Yarra Valley
Region
13.5%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
97 / 100"Planted on a cool, south-facing slope in Tarrawarra. Whole-bunch pressed and barrel fermented in seasoned French puncheons and one ceramic egg. A vibrant green gold. Immediately appealing with its aromas of stone fruits, yellow apple, some lemon confiture and a touch of brine. Chalky textured, slippery and with a certain openness but finely detailed and structured too. Grapefruit pithy on the long, beautifully balanced finish."
- James Halliday's Wine Companion
Tasting Notes
The Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 is a single-vineyard Chardonnay from the Yarra Valley in Victoria, Australia. The vineyard is located in a protected valley, which gives it a cooler microclimate than neighboring sites. The grapes are planted on a southerly facing slope, which helps to ripen them slowly and evenly. The wine is made in a traditional style, with whole-bunch pressing and barrel fermentation. The barrels are a mix of French oak, with 25% new. The wine is aged for 12 months in barrel before being bottled. The wine has a pale straw color with green hues. The nose is expressive with aromas of pink grapefruit, orange blossom, and coriander seeds. The palate is gently textured, saline, and structured, with flavors of citrus, white peach, and almond. The wine finishes zesty and long.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity