2022 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml Merricks North 25 Feb 2022

25 Feb 2022

so from a fresh bottle give this a good ten minutes and you'll get a moderate lift of menthol-infused peat that also hints at anise

rich in black fruit tones and firm tannins

on the palate ripe plum

and citrus blossom layered with notes of crushed stone

2022 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml Merricks North 25 Feb 2022Vintage Notes: The 2022 vintage in the Yarra Valley was small but of exceptional quality, marked by a cool spring, mild growing conditions, and moderate to high rainfall. It was one of the coolest and latest harvests on record, with picking starting two and a half weeks later than usual. The grapes developed excellent fruit concentration and vibrant natural acidity. The mild summer allowed for slow ripening, leading to deep flavors, while timely