Giant Steps - Pinot Noir Yarra Valley 2021 (750ml) New York Finger Lakes Pinot Noir

Giant Steps - Pinot Noir Yarra Valley 2021 (750ml) New York Finger Lakes Pinot NoirWinemaker Notes #18 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2022 2021 began as a challenging vintage in the Yarra Valley due to summer and autumn rains and cooler than average temperatures during the growing season. However this then led to a long slow ripening period which produced thicker skins, riper stems and more concentrated flavors, resulting in Pinot Noir of excellent quality. Critical Acclaim JH96 Australian Wine Companion 60 40% upper lower Yarra Valley

Italo’s favorite wine was his father’s "Cuvée Privée

this wine is Nebbiolo through and

Without doubt a great wine to keep for many years to come

by Vinous Media

"The Two Grapes Show Really Integrated and Complement Each Other" ~93 Points

Aging potential: 7-10 years

and only a few producers have mastered the craft

Full mouth feel with lively finish

The nose lends blackberry

Picking began on the 22nd of September and was finished by the 30th

furred and feathered game

12 % Cabernet Franc