2018 Giant Steps Nocton Pinot Noir, Coal River Valley
A$68.00
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ROYAL QUEENSLAND WINE SHOW 2019
Best Pinot Noir of Show
Best Red Table Wine of Show
Best Single Vineyard Red of Show
Grand Champion Wine of Show
The quest for the best sources of Australian pinot noir sometimes leads winemakers well out of familiar territory. This is a case in point. Top notch Yarra Valley pinot producers Giant Steps crossed Bass Strait to create this outstanding young wine from Tasmania’s Coal River Valley, and the result is superb. It’s a deeply coloured drop, very perfumed with floral and forest herb touches to a core of red berry and plum fruit. It has lovely flow in the mouth, plump feel and superb poise, with excellent balance and a deliciously sustained finish.
96 points Ralph Kyte-Powell therealreview.com 2 January 2020
Deep red colour with a good tint of purple, and a lovely aromatic bouquet which frames raspberry, dark cherry and herbal whole-bunchy nuances. The wine is fleshy and supple, with lovely texture thanks to its fine, glycerol-enhanced mouthfeel. The wine is intense and deep, beautifully balanced and long, with an utterly delicious array of flavours. (Top wine, 2019 Queensland Wine Show, Brisbane).
96 points Huon Hooke therealreview.com 31 July 2019
Clones MV6 and D2V5 were wild yeast fermented separately in open fermenters with 100% whole bunches, drained and returned by gravity. The innate power is awesome, but seduces thanks to a silky texture and vibrant red fruits.
98 points James Hallidaywinecompanion.com.au
| Product/Service Sold Out | Yes |
|---|---|
| En Primeur | No |
| New Arrivals | No |
| Wine Type | Red Wine |
| Wine Style | Traditional |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Coal River Valley |
| Varietals | Pinot Noir |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Wine Points | 98 |
| Wine Medals | 4 |
| Wine Trophies | 4 |
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