2021 Giant Steps Pinot Noir

100% Pinot Noir, hand picked and fermented with mainly whole berries and matured in French oak (10% new) for eight months. Blended in October and then bottled by gravity without fining or filtration in November. 13.5% alcohol. 

#18 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2022

96 points, James Halliday, Australian Wine Companian. "60/40% upper/lower Yarra Valley fruit. Hand picked and open-fermented with 60% whole berries, the remainder whole bunches. A very bright, light–medium crimson red. A gentle waft of fresh raspberries and cranberries, with just the right amount of spice-rack spices. Delicious right out of the gate, this medium-bodied and refreshing wine will age well too. The perfect introduction to modern Yarra pinot."

94 points, Wine Spectator. "Stunning, with terrific focus and intensity to the core of Earl Grey tea, firm, juicy cherry, raspberry and white pepper flavors. Notes of clove and green cardamom linger on the finish, with a touch of salted caramel. Drink now."

93 points, James Suckling. "This shows a spicy and chocolaty character with an array of ripe red and dark berries, dried herbs and orange jam. Medium-bodied and silky with dusty tannins and vibrant, juicy fruit flavors that lead to a supple, savory finish. Drink now."