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97
/ 100
James Halliday's Wine Companion -
96
/ 100
Campbell Mattinson -
95
/ 100
Huon Hooke
Red
Classification
Pinot Noir
Variety
2022
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
Victoria, Yarra Valley
Region
13.5%
Alcohol %
5-10 Years
Cellaring
Scores
97 / 100"From Lou Primavera's 2001-planted vineyard at Woori Yallock; 25% whole bunches on the clone 115 component, while clones MV6 and G were destemmed. Matured in French barriques (25% new). Wonderfully perfumed and vibrant with its aromas of cranberries, wild strawberries, a little Sichuan pepper, fresh citrus oil and musk roses at dusk. A wine of exquisite finesse and excellent depth, the tannins are very fine and long, as is the finish. This will provide much enjoyment over the next decade or so."
- James Halliday's Wine Companion
96 / 100
"This is an absolute bloody cracker. It tastes of cranberry and red cherry with pomegranate and twiggy, peppery spice. It’s lively, perfumed, juicy, complex and complete. There’s crunch here, there’s perfume, there’s difference and yet there’s pure, ripe, juicy, urgent fruit. Great face, great body."
- Campbell Mattinson
95 / 100
"Medium-deep red-purple, glowing bright colour; bright red and dark cherry aromas too. Reserved nose. Some oak spice. The palate is firmer and more assertive, with abundant tannins and impressive structure. At this stage it would benefit from serving with protein-rich food. Elegant wine that will surely build detail as it ages."
- Huon Hooke
Tasting Notes
The 2022 Giant Steps Primavera Pinot Noir is a wine from the Yarra Valley in Victoria, Australia. It is a single-vineyard wine, meaning that it is made from grapes grown in a single vineyard. The grapes for this wine were sourced from the Primavera Vineyard, which is located on the high north face of the Warramate Ranges.
The 2022 Giant Steps Primavera Pinot Noir is a medium-bodied wine with a bright red color. The nose is dominated by aromas of red cherries, strawberries, and raspberries. There are also hints of blood orange, spice, and earth. The palate is juicy and refreshing, with flavors of red fruits, spice, and minerality. The tannins are well-integrated and the finish is long and lingering.
This wine is best enjoyed with food, such as roasted chicken, lamb, or pasta dishes. It would also be a great wine to enjoy on its own on a cool summer evening.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity