Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Chardonnay 2024 750ml

Pure precision — a world-class Yarra Valley Chardonnay from the iconic Applejack Vineyard. The Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Chardonnay 2024 captures the essence of the Upper Yarra Valley’s cool-climate elegance. From the renowned Applejack Vineyard planted in 1997 on volcanic soils at 300 metres elevation, this wine delivers stunning purity, tension and finesse. The 2024 vintage offers remarkable vibrancy and balance, confirming Giant Steps’ reputation as one of Australia’s finest Chardonnay producers. Halliday Wine Companion - 96 Points  Applejack vineyard was planted at Gladysdale by Ray Guerin in '97, and only 2ha of its 11ha are planted to chardonnay. Fermented and matured in both puncheons and ceramic eggs (30%). This is all about purity and precision with its aromas of white stone fruits, crushed rocks and a little white nougat. The palate is, as you'd expect, tightly coiled, waiting to unwind. Saline and long. Along with the Bastard Hill, this will need some time to become more open and expressive. Philip Rich Tasting Notes Aroma: Aromatic lift of white nectarine, lemon zest and flint, with subtle cashew and struck match.Palate: Focused and linear, showing crystalline citrus, stone fruit and mineral drive supported by fine oak texture and vibrant acidity.Finish: Long, saline and sophisticated, with lingering citrus and hazelnut nuances. Food Pairing Perfect alongside grilled scallops, roast chicken with tarragon butter, or creamy mushroom pasta. Serve lightly chilled to appreciate its full complexity. About the Winery Founded by Phil Sexton in 1998, Giant Steps is a benchmark Yarra Valley producer celebrated for its single-vineyard focus and minimalist winemaking led by Chief Winemaker Melanie Chester. The Applejack Vineyard, located in the cooler Upper Yarra subregion, sits on deep red volcanic soils that impart distinctive minerality and tension to the fruit. Each vintage of Applejack Chardonnay is a study in precision and terroir, elegant, pure, and unmistakably Yarra. Cellaring Potential Beautiful now for its energy and clarity, yet will evolve gracefully over 8 to 10 years, gaining depth and subtle creaminess with age. Collector’s Note Previous vintages of Applejack Chardonnay have received 97 points (Halliday Wine Companion 2023) and 96 points (Halliday Wine Companion 2022), praised for their purity and poise. The 2024 release continues this elite lineage , an exceptional collector’s wine from one of Australia’s most awarded Chardonnay vineyards. Details Winery: Giant Steps Vintage: 2024 Variety: Chardonnay Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria Vineyard: Applejack Vineyard, Upper Yarra Classification: Single Vineyard Chardonnay Sustainability: Sustainable viticulture practices