GIANT STEPS SEXTON VINEYARD CHARDONNAY
Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 comes from the north‑facing Sexton Vineyard in Gruyere — one of Giant Steps’ premier Chardonnay sites in the Yarra Valley. The cool, high‑quality 2023 season produced intensely flavoured and concentrated fruit with bright natural acidity. Whole‑bunch pressing, wild fermentation and careful oak ageing deliver a structured, textural Chardonnay that expresses both site and vintage.
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Australia, Victoria
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APPELLATION:
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Yarra Valley
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GRAPES:
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Chardonnay
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APPEARANCE:
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Pale straw‑gold with clarity and youthful vibrancy - typical of cool‑climate site‑driven Chardonnay.
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AROMA:
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Pronounced aromas of white peach, citrus blossom and pear with hints of saline minerality and gentle oak spice, showing both fruit intensity and complexity.
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PALATE:
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Exotic fruits of yuzu, ginger snap biscuit and preserved lemon give a wine of energy and drive, finished with a lovely texture from the characteristic Gingin tannins and acidity.
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FOOD PAIRING:
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Pairs beautifully with grilled seafood, shellfish, roast chicken or creamy pasta — dishes that echo its bright acidity and refined texture.
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SERVE:
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10–12 °C
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