Best in Show Shiraz! - Shop Now
x

Our location

We are located in the heart of Melbourne and stock a range of specialty wines.

We also have access to more than 5000 fine wines from around the world through our local supplier network. Sometimes a vintage changes, or our suppliers sell out of stock without us yet being able to push through a timely update on our website.

If you would like to confirm stock levels before placing your order, please contact us here. Alternatively, if products are unavailable you will be informed in a reasonable time and we will process a refund/replacement for you.

Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

$80.00
$76.00  -  Save 5%   with 6 bottle case  
icon Select the 6 bottle case option from the quantity selector menu.

A 5% discount has already been
applied to this option.
1 Bottle ($80.00)

Free Delivery Orders over $250*

Or $9.95 flat fee Australia wide.

Dispatched from our Melbourne store.

Seen it Cheaper?

We strive to offer the best prices on over 5000 wines. If you've seen this product cheaper elsewhere, please message our dedicated price match service line to see if we can do you a better deal.

Vintage Vigilant

We aim to have all wines above $30 be vintage specific. In the case the listed vintage is out of stock and you note you would like that particular vintage, we will inform you via email for approval to go ahead.

Delivery Times

To be able to supply such a unique & extensive range of boutique wines, we don't hold much of the inventory. So with us, there is the added step of receiving the wine from our local suppliers before it is dispatched to you. Most orders are dispatched within 3-6 working days.

Returns and Warranty

Replacement or refund offered if bottles are faulty or damaged. All our deliveries are insured against loss, however you must notify us in a reasonable amount of time.

Description
SEASON:
2022 was a high quality but low yielding season in the Yarra Valley.
A very cool, wet and stormy spring resulted in some challenging conditions
around flowering and hence very poor fruit set. The season proceeded to dry
out into December, with a dry and warm Christmas period. This exacerbated
the already small bunch weights, leading to bunches that weighed up to
40% lower than average. The mild summer meant long, slow ripening and
flavour concentration throughout summer, with some well-placed rain in
January refreshing the vineyards at just the right time. The strong canopies
and low fruit load meant we sailed neatly into picking with very little disease
or weather pressure affecting our picking decisions.
The grapes from 2022 came off the vine with lovely concentration and
flavour with great natural acidity and tannin.

Applejack Vineyard, in the upper Yarra Valley, was planted by respected
viticulturist Ray Guerin. 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.

VINIFICATION:
100% hand-picked.
Whole bunch pressed, juice transferred to the barrel by gravity with no settling.
Fermentation in eight 500L French puncheons.
No bâtonnage.
Maturation for 10 months in new and used French oak – 25% new,
75% older, Mercurey, Taransaud and D&J.

THE VINEYARD:
Location: Gladysdale
Planted: 1997
Elevation: 220-320 metres
Soil type: Grey clay loam over black (basalt) volcanic base
Aspect: East-facing slopes
Size: 12.5 Hectares

Appellation: Yarra Valley
Varietals: 100% Chardonnay
Clones: I10V1
Alc/Vol (%): 12.5
TA (g/L): 5.5
pH: 3.31
Cellaring: Now - five years
Type White Wine
Varietal(s) Chardonnay
Country Australia
Region Yarra Valley
Brand Giant Steps
Vintage 2022

Customer Reviews

Be the first to write a review
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Chardonnay 2022-White Wine-World Wine
Giant Steps

Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Chardonnay 2022

$80.00
SEASON:
2022 was a high quality but low yielding season in the Yarra Valley.
A very cool, wet and stormy spring resulted in some challenging conditions
around flowering and hence very poor fruit set. The season proceeded to dry
out into December, with a dry and warm Christmas period. This exacerbated
the already small bunch weights, leading to bunches that weighed up to
40% lower than average. The mild summer meant long, slow ripening and
flavour concentration throughout summer, with some well-placed rain in
January refreshing the vineyards at just the right time. The strong canopies
and low fruit load meant we sailed neatly into picking with very little disease
or weather pressure affecting our picking decisions.
The grapes from 2022 came off the vine with lovely concentration and
flavour with great natural acidity and tannin.

Applejack Vineyard, in the upper Yarra Valley, was planted by respected
viticulturist Ray Guerin. 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.

VINIFICATION:
100% hand-picked.
Whole bunch pressed, juice transferred to the barrel by gravity with no settling.
Fermentation in eight 500L French puncheons.
No bâtonnage.
Maturation for 10 months in new and used French oak – 25% new,
75% older, Mercurey, Taransaud and D&J.

THE VINEYARD:
Location: Gladysdale
Planted: 1997
Elevation: 220-320 metres
Soil type: Grey clay loam over black (basalt) volcanic base
Aspect: East-facing slopes
Size: 12.5 Hectares

Appellation: Yarra Valley
Varietals: 100% Chardonnay
Clones: I10V1
Alc/Vol (%): 12.5
TA (g/L): 5.5
pH: 3.31
Cellaring: Now - five years

Title

  • 1 Bottle
  • 6 Bottle Case
View product
Back to top