Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 Nero d'Avola and lingering

and lingering

The vines are approximately 30 years old

The wood of Acacia barrels vs Oak is a lot more porous

as he believes that rules such as prescribing a minimum 30% syrah and/or mourvèdre make for wines that are contrary to the tradition

The tannins are composed and integrated with no oak evident (very little new oak used)

Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 Nero d'Avola and lingeringThe Wine Owned by Phil Sexton, founder of Giant Steps, the Sexton Vineyard is nestled among the renowned estates of Yarra Valley's Coldstream foothills, an ideal site for producing top tier Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Sexton release is usually the most accessible of the Giant Steps Single Vineyard Chardonnays in their youth. However, the cooler 2023 vintage has elevated it to new heights. This Chardonnay is lively and welcoming, with stone fruit