Produced from one of the Top 100 Wineries in the World the Giant Steps Pinot Noir is complex with terrific varietal character. With a minimalist approach to winemaking this Yarra Valley favourite oozes elegance and drinkability. Giant Steps is an independent winery in Healesville, Victoria, owned by Phil Sexton. Phil first made his name in establishing some noted micro-breweries, such as Little Creatures, and later established Devils Lair in Margaret River. First released in 2001, Giant Steps focuses exclusively on the distinctive expression of single vineyard sites in the Yarra Valley. Grapes are drawn from estate and leased vineyards, as well as a selection of long-term contracted vineyards. Giant Steps wines are produced fastidiously in the vineyard and vinified with minimal intervention so that each is a faithful expression of site, vintage and culture. Giant Steps focuses on restrained Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and cool climate Cabernet/Merlot blends. These single vineyard wines are sourced from five different vineyards throughout the Yarra, so each is a fingerprint of location and site personality. The name Giant Steps comes in part from Phils love for jazz and John Coltranes album of that same name, and in part due the Giant Step Phil took in relocating with his family from Margaret River to the Yarra Valley. Giant Steps wines are always exclusively single vineyard Yarra Valley wines. They are hand made in small batches using gravity flow principles. Production of the Giant Steps wines is very limited with some vineyards producing as little as 200 cases each vintage some wines are not produced each year if vintage conditions do not allow. These wines are often hard to find in retail outlets as they are mainly sold through the cellar door and through selected restaurants.

Maker: Nine generations of Muzards precede Claude and Hervé, who today control Domaine Lucien Muzard across 16 ha of vineyards in Santenay, Chassagne-Montrachet, Puligny Montrachet and Pommard. The family can trace its roots back to 1645, but it was not until the two sons, Claude and Herve took over the domaine from Lucien in 1995 that it began bottling at the estate rather than selling to négociants. Today 85% of the production is red wine but the white wines are gaining in stature with several key premier cru parcels in Santenay being replanted with Chardonnay. Santenay borders Chassagne Montrachet to the north adjoining notable premier cru’s such as Morgeots, Les Embazees and Les Baudines. Clearly there is potential for white wines with much limestone apparent in a complex series of fractured geological faults where the Cote dÓr ends and turns the corner towards Maranges signalling the end of the Cote dÓr slope. Santenay contains a great variety of soil differences and vineyard expositions, the potential of which deserves discovery. Reducing vine yields and adoption of some modern wine-making techniques has resulted in spotlessly pure, great value Burgundy in both colours. They started using small bins for harvesting, a vibrating sorting table and conveyor belts rather than pumps to keep crushing to an absolute minimum as well as acquiring a new temperature controlled fermentation facility with new wooden vats and a new precision controlled press. In 2022 they have made some modifications in white vinification, adding no sulphur until after malolactic. They have purchased some 600 litre barrels for white, along with foudres for red, as bigger formats keep the carbon dioxide better, thus needing less sulphur. Mostly 350 litre barrels otherwise. The Muzards like to crush their white grapes before pressing, then start the fermentation in tank, before sending to barrel. Most whites had been racked to tank just before the new harvest. Bottles of both colours are closed with traditional corks.’ Vineyard: In 2005 they began managing the vineyard organically and ultimately gained certification for biodynamic farming in 2011. Following the incessant rains of spring 2012 however they relinquished this certification and today follow a lutte raisonée, or sustainable farming path drawing on organic and bio-dynamic principals employed in the last 2 decades. Claude and Hervé Muzard, joined in 2019 by Claude's daughter Capucine, now cultivate 20 hectares of vines spread over different climats in Santenay, Chassagne Montrachet, Puligny-Montrachet, Meursault and Pommard. The estate's overall production is 20% white wine. They continue to plough their rows and shun any use of herbicides or pesticides, let alone chemical fertilisers. In the winery these days, more whole bunches are included, typically about a third, while there are no additions of yeast or enzymes. In tandem with the move to more whole-bunch, the extraction regime has moved away from punch-downs towards a gentler remontage (pump-over) approach, while elevage is moving towards both larger oak and a subtler new-oak influence. Indeed for the first time in vintage 2015, two large foudres were included in the elevage of the Maladière and since then more large foudres from 3500- 5000 litres have been added. The reds are bottled un-fined and with only a coarse filtration as required. As for the 2022 season - after a milder, drier-than-average winter, a mass of cold air from the north caused temperatures to plummet across Burgundy. Fortunately, a large proportion of the vines were still protected at this time, as they were at the "bud in cotton" stage. By mid-April, spring-like conditions had set in and the vines were developing rapidly... A month later, the first flowers are seen in the most advanced sectors! Flowering took place two weeks ahead of average, under hot, dry conditions. Fruit set began a fortnight earlier than average. Berries develop under sunny skies and high temperatures. Just in time as thunderstorms hit the whole of Burgundy from June 21 to 25. The rains brought precious water at a crucial stage for the plant. All in all this was not the earliest starting vintage. Harvesting began on August 31. The harvest was went smoothly. The sorting table was mainly used to remove the few dry berries. All in all, the musts were well-balanced, with controlled degrees and a good level of acidity. In the reds, the qualitative potential of the phenolic compounds is excellent, suggesting a vintage for laying down. For both reds and whites, the musts are highly aromatic and fermentation has started very quickly. Winestyle/Cuvee: Comes from several parcels including from Clos des Hates which is located beside one of Muzards best 1er cru sites, Clos Faubard. From 3ha of vines with an average age of 50+ years, spread over 3 parcels: one in the north near Chassagne, one in the centre near the village and one in the south which borders on to 1er cru Clos Rousseau. Hand-picked and sorted, the fruit is 60% destemmed-but-not-crushed and 40% whole bunches, wild-yeast fermented. Gently plunged for 15-20 days, then pressed to 30% new French oak barriques for 12 months maturation. Total production of this cuvee averages 750 cases per year. Old vine Santenay Rouge for those who love an earthy, plummy style of honest Cotes de Beaune Red Burgundy. Drinks beautifully now with it's meaty, fleshy fruit, but definitely promise for some exciting evolution in the next 3-5 years. Taste: Nose - Wild Plums, Peonies, Orange Zest Unwinding in the glass with complex aromas of wild plums, peonies, orange zest, spices and rose petals Palate - Concentrated, Lively Acid, Structured Mid purple, A greener aspect to the nose, but an extra degree of classy red fruit on the palate. Finish - Firm Tannins, Fruit Driven, Layered Better texture at the finish. Good judgement with the degree of whole bunches. Tannins assert themselves in the youthfully firm finish.

Product Description: This Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes 2023 from Domaine Henri & Philippe Jouan captures the depth and perfume of old-vine Pinot Noir from Burgundy’s Côte de Nuits. Grown in the prestigious Chambolle-Musigny appellation, this Burgundy Côte de Nuits red wine (Pinot Noir) is shaped by five generations of winemaking heritage. Philippe Jouan’s minimal-intervention approach ensures a wine of purity, precision, and terroir expression. From three hectares of meticulously tended vineyards, the Vieilles Vignes fruit comes from mature vines that deliver naturally low yields and concentrated flavour. The Jouan family’s focus on sustainable farming and traditional cellar work preserves the authentic character of Chambolle-Musigny, resulting in a wine prized for its finesse and complexity. Production is small, making each release sought after by collectors and Burgundy devotees. With its fine structure and aromatic profile, this 2023 Pinot Noir suits both near-term enjoyment and careful cellaring. Ideal alongside classic Burgundian pairings such as duck or mushroom dishes, it is crafted in the Côte de Nuits and shipped from Sydney with fast metro delivery and Australia-wide service. Tasting Notes NOSE – Fragrant red fruit Aromas of wild cherry, crushed raspberry, and hints of rose petal with subtle earth and spice. PALATE – Silken and layered Supple red fruit flavours glide over a fine tannin frame, lifted by fresh acidity and savoury undertones. FINISH – Long and graceful A persistent, mineral-tinged finish that lingers with floral and spice notes. Finer Details: Style – Red Wine Varietal – Pinot Noir Country – France Region – Burgundy, Côte de Nuits, Chambolle-Musigny Vintage – 2023 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 13% Closure – Cork

PLACE OF CHANGING WINDS Between Two Mountains Pinot Noir, Macedon Ranges

Mari Magno is a new expression from Place of Changing Winds, and this first release already makes a strong case for itself. It’s built around fruit from the echalas block (a high-density bush vine planting) and a handful of young vine parcels that didn’t go into the main cuvées. The team gave it an extra year in bottle before release, just to see how it’d play out – and, turns out, that patience paid off. This is a more relaxed, earlier-drinking Pinot by their standards, but still carries that POCW clarity and structure. It’s perfumed, juicy, and layered, with plenty of savoury edges to keep things interesting. Think bright fruit and a touch of gamey, herbal complexity. Fermentation was wild, farming’s all organic, and the whole thing was made with the same low-intervention approach the estate is known for. Just 819 bottles made, and it’s unlikely to hang around long. One of those wines that feels thoughtful, but also just easy to drink.

This savoury Pinot Noir is the result of an assemblage of twelve individual batches sourced from our Maroondah Highway vineyard. Subtle aromas of rhubarb, violets, earth, chervil, mace, leather, pencil shavings & cocoa nib with a stemmy note contributed by fermention with stalks. The composed elegant palate exhibits strawberry, tamarind & peach stone tartness from ingrained natural acidity, softly spreading fruit weight & sweeping talc-like tannins.

Product Information: The 25th vintage in Gibbston delivered idyllic conditions providing the opportunity to make exceptional wines including this commemorative cuvee from their own Estate, one that beautifully articulates in the glass everything Grant and Jen love about Gibbston Pinot Noir. This slightly warmer season shows density and concentration with amazing finesse; perfume; fragrance; fine tannin; bright fruit and delectable earthiness. The wines receive 25% whole bunch, there's 25 days of total maceration. The wine spends 11.5 months in 29% new oak by Ana Selection and François Frères. Maker: Valli is the personal vocation of pioneering winemaker Grant Taylor a name that's synonymous with Otago Pinot Noir. He has been crafting wines there since 1993 when there were only 20 ha planted – today there are over 2000. Grant founded Valliin 1998 with the intention to produce single vineyard Pinot Noirs highlighting the different characteristics of Otago’s sub regions. More than 20 years later, Valli is doing just that, producing single-vineyard pinot noirs from Gibbston, Bannockburn, and Bendigo in Central Otago and the Waitaki Valley in North Otago, as well as a dry Pinot Gris from Gibbston and a Riesling from Waitaki. In 2015, established Otago winemaker Jen Parr joined Grant in the winery, where the two aim to create wines with honesty, integrity, and most of all, a sense of place. When you drink a Valli wine, you are enjoying more than just a wine: you are experiencing a place. Vineyard: Just off the Gibbston Highway in Central Otago, this vineyard embraces a semi excellences a semi-continental climate, at altitudes ranging from 320 to 475 meters, the vines thrive with a composition of Dijon clones. They draw sustenance from alluvial loess atop firm river gravels and colluviums, while being free draining. Planted in year 2000, managing a relatively dense 4,040 per hectare the yields are kept to a low 5 tonnes per hectare. Producing wines of extraordinary character and depth of flavour. Nose - Herbaceous, Raspberry, Sweet Spices The nose is elegantly presented, with a whiff of medicinal/ herbaceous nuance, unfolding Bing cherry, strawberry, raspberry, hibiscus, vanilla and spices. Palate - Cherry, Hibiscus, Thyme Medium-bodied aromas of strawberry, cherry and raspberry intertwined with hibiscus, vanilla, and cinnamon, along with thyme, vine leaf and a suggestion of liquorice. Ripe acidity laces the palate, and dusty tannin lightly adorns and carries a captivating closing. A graceful Pinot Noir shows deep nuances and balanced spice on a refined, dusty mouthfeel. Finish - Briary, Licorice, Savoury Wood Spices A graceful Pinot Noir shows deep nuances and balanced spice on a refined, dusty mouthfeel.