{"title":"Red Wine Collection","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"grosset-pinot-noir-2024-14-750ml","title":"Grosset Pinot Noir 2024 14% 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrosset Pinot Noir 2024 14% 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\"\u003eWith the majority whole bunch fermented with stalks one might expect a firmer, more savoury palate. Instead, it has a lightness of touch yet with depth and length of flavour. Tight and fine, intense in the mid-palate (think boysenberry, blackberry, raspberry) it has a freshness and elegance to satisfy with subtle tannins to finish. 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Followed by plush, fine-integrated tannins balanced by a juicy acidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit is sourced from several vineyards throughout the Russian River Valley. Notable vineyards in this wine include Saralee’s, Bellflower, and Barbieri. Clones include 777, 115, 667, with soil predominantly free draining and low vigor.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Russian River Valley experienced a challenging 2022 growing season. An unseasonably sunny and warm February, prompted early budbreak, leaving vines susceptible to early season frost. Overall Spring and early Summer were trouble free, bringing the heat in late August, accelerating ripening, and bringing on a fast-paced harvest. 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Being well up the Range’s north-facing slopes, topsoil is thin and root systems have established themselves in shallow gravelly loams above a tough, rocky clay base. Bunch yields set naturally low in this environment, resulting in intensely flavoured fruit with high skin to juice ratio. 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Being well up the Range’s north-facing slopes, topsoil is thin and root systems have established themselves in shallow gravelly loams above a tough, rocky clay base. Bunch yields set naturally low in this environment, resulting in intensely flavoured fruit with high skin to juice ratio. The clonal selection of Pinot Noir off this site includes the G5V15 clone, which responds well to the warmer conditions and sunlight exposure to produce juicy and plush wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCELLARING POTENTIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003eNow-8 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003eThe 2024 vintage was a more classic Yarra season. A cool start to Spring and ideal flowering conditions led to good fruit set and moderate yields. December was cool and mild, with significant rainfall at New Years and during the first week of January, giving the vines a good drink leading into the heat of February. Mid to late February was drier and warmer than is common in the Yarra, leading to great ripening conditions with no disease pressure and quite a fast vintage. In 2024, all of our Pinot and Chardonnay was ready in quick succession, leading to a compressed harvest - with the whole valley picked in the space of 3 weeks (where it normally spreads across 6 weeks). 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It was planted by respected viticulturist Ray Guerin in 1997. The basalt based underlying volcanic soil and rock produce a characteristically fine yet extended, spicy and firm palate. The higher altitude results in a cooler and extended growing season, ideally suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (3-4 weeks later than central Yarra Valley). This vineyard is a special location for Pinot Noir in the Yarra Valley – its eastern aspect means the sun rises to gently warm and dry out the vineyard in the morning, but the vines are sheltered from the afternoon heat by the temperate rainforest that surrounds it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCellaring potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow - 8 years.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHand-picked, Fermented in a combination of small oak fermenters and stainless-steel open vats. The Pommard clone parcels were fermented as whole bunches, while the remaining clones were destemmed to whole berries and cold soaked for four days before fermentation started naturally. The final blend is 40% whole bunch fermented.\u003cbr\u003eMaturation\u003cbr\u003eAll parcels were matured in French oak 20% new, 80% seasoned – for ten months in 225L barriques, predominately Taransaud and Dargaud \u0026amp; Jaeglé. The wine was not moved and kept in contact with its lees before blending in December. Bottled by gravity. No fining. No filtration.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape variety\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e3.49\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcidity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e6.1 g\/L\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREGION\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eYarra Valley, Victoria\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWINEMAKER\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eMelanie Chester, Jess Clarke \u0026amp; Steve Flamsteed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEXPERT REVIEWS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhilip Rich\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 Pointsout of 100.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eFrom the Applejack vineyard, planted on grey clay soils at 300m in Gladysdale in '97 by Ray Guerin. 40% whole bunches and 40% less wine in '24. Darkly fruited and more intense than the '23 with aromas of wild blackberry, raspberry, briar, and just a hint of sous bois. On the palate, this is as concentrated and mouth-filling as the bouquet suggests it will be, culminating with succulent, grippy tannins on the long, tapering finish. It's a touch more 'sauvage' and a little less floral than normal but, even in this warmer vintage, one of Australia's most celebrated pinot noirs is in impressive form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHalliday Wine Companion31 July 2025\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giant Steps Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45491630145769,"sku":"GSWPNO22-AJ-1","price":101.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2435\/3999\/files\/GiantStepsApplejackVineyardPinotNoir2022.jpg?v=1693860294"},{"product_id":"giant-steps-primavera-vineyard-pinot-noir-2024-13-5-750ml","title":"Giant Steps Primavera Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024 13.5% 750ML","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGiant Steps Primavera Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024 13.5% 750ML\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCOUNTRY\u003c\/strong\u003e: Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREGION\u003c\/strong\u003e: Yarra Valley\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVARIETY\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eALCOHOL\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eVOL\u003c\/strong\u003e.: 13.5 \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCLOSURE\u003c\/strong\u003e: Screwcap\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVOLUME\u003c\/strong\u003e: 750\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTASTING NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAROMA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis vineyard always produced our most floral, red fruited and fragrant Pinot Noir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePALATE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweetness and softness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eREGION NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter discovering the Yarra Valley wines 25 years ago, Lou Primavera planted this vineyard in Hoddles Creek in 2001. We have a long-standing relationship with the Primavera family, having sourced fruit from the vineyard from 2006. This small vineyard has Pinot planted on two slopes of the gully right at the start of the Lone Star Creek – with MV6 planted on north slope and 115 and G-clone on south slope.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCELLARING POTENTIAL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow - eight years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINIFICATION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandpicked, fermented in a combination of small oak fermenters and stainless-steel open vats. Each clone was fermented and matured separately and is either fermented with 100% whole bunches included or 100% Destemmed. The MV6 was fermented as whole bunches in a seasoned oak vat, while the 115 and G clone were fermented as whole berries with a 4-day cold soak before the start of fermentation. The ferments spent between 10 – 14 days on skins, with gentle mixing throughout that time using gravity. The resulting blend is 15% Whole bunch fermented. All parcels completed malolactic fermentation and were then matured in French oak Barriques (225L) – 20% new, 80% seasoned – for nine months. The wine was not moved and kept in contact with its lees before blending in November. Bottled by gravity. No fining. No filtration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGIANT STEPS WINERY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYarra Valley based vigneron, Phil Sexton lives with his family in the middle of their 32 hectare vineyard established on the high north face of the Warramate Ranges in the dress circle of the Yarra Valley.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSpecialising in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Giant Steps explore site, micro climatic and clonal differences between several specialized vineyards in the Yarra Valley including their own multi-clonal vineyard and the highly regarded Tarraford vineyard. Focused intently upon reflecting the individual and unique characteristics of each single vineyard, Giant Steps adopts a minimalist approach to winemaking including, whenever possible, vinification using indigenous yeasts and gravity flow transfers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVINTAGE NOTES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003eThe 2024 vintage was a more classic Yarra season. A cool start to Spring and ideal flowering conditions led to good fruit set and moderate yields. December was cool and mild, with significant rainfall at New Years and during the first week of January, giving the vines a good drink leading into the heat of February. Mid to late February was drier and warmer than is common in the Yarra, leading to great ripening conditions with no disease pressure and quite a fast vintage. In 2024, all of our Pinot and Chardonnay was ready in quick succession, leading to a compressed harvest - with the whole valley picked in the space of 3 weeks (where it normally spreads across 6 weeks). 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This exquisite Pinot Noir captivates the senses with a harmonious blend of plum, redcurrant, and pomegranate, accented by delicate notes of Asian spices, creating a truly exceptional tasting experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin: \u003c\/strong\u003eHailing from the picturesque vineyards of South Africa\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e 100% Pinot Noir\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Awarded an outstanding 96\/100 rating by the esteemed Tim Atkin MW\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Newton Johnson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47895563731177,"sku":"PRMNT-NJWPN-13.4%-750ML","price":96.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2435\/3999\/files\/NewtonJohnsonWindseaPinotNoir750ml.jpg?v=1730931274"},{"product_id":"nanny-goat-vineyard-super-nanny-pinot-noir-2022-13-5-750ml","title":"Nanny Goat Vineyard Super Nanny Pinot Noir 2022 13.5% 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNanny Goat Vineyard Super Nanny Pinot Noir 2022 13.5% 750ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"span-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"content span12\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOn the nose, vivid bursts of raspberry, red rose petal, dark chocolate, black tea, dried earth and peat smoke dance around a brooding core of black and blue berry fruits, evolving with each swirl of the glass.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0cm; text-align: justify;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe density of the nose belies the delicate, light-footed precision of the palate – a crisp bead of acidity punctuating the enveloping silkiness of beautifully ripe tannins. 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Dry, concentrated, focused and new. Salivating as the wine touches the palate with core flavours of dark berries and smoky wood then blackcurrant and baking spices. Firm tannins and acidity set a core foundation for the fruit and signature style. 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Despite the cool temperatures, the sunlight hours are long and intense, and we are intrigued by the depth of palate and colour that is possible from this landscape. While it is made with the Giant Steps gentle winemaking approach, the result is clearly a world apart in terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWINEMAKERS COMMENTS\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003eIn our obsession with Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs from great Pinot growing areas around the world, we have gone as far south as you can go in this country. Despite the cool temperatures, the sunlight hours are long and intense, and we are intrigued by the depth of palate and colour that is possible from this landscape. 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Fruit was destemmed and cold soaked for three – four days in open oak vats and open stainless-steel fermenters. The MV6 (from the rockiest soils at the top of the hill) was fermented as partial whole bunches in an oak fermenter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVINTAGE NOTES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003eThe 2024 season in Tasmania started cold and wet building a solid foundation with strong, healthy and generous bunch numbers. Plant growth was slow due to the cool conditions all the way up until just prior to flowering, when some well-timed heat spurred the vines along. Flowering was late, but consistent. Lots of shoot and crop thinning was done throughout the season, as well as some extensive leaf plucking due to the cool conditions. It was a very mild summer with only a few days reaching over 30 degrees Celsius experienced at the vineyard, which meant a long and slow ripening. The grapes were picked late for our vineyard, coming into the winery late April.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THIS PRODUCT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCountry\u003c\/b\u003e: Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion: \u003c\/b\u003eYarra Valley\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVintage\u003c\/b\u003e: 2024\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVariety: \u003c\/b\u003ePinot Noir\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ealcohol volume\u003c\/b\u003e: 13.2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eclosure\u003c\/b\u003e: Screwcap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003evolume\u003c\/b\u003e: 750\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eweight\u003c\/b\u003e: 1.667kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewine style:\u003c\/b\u003e Red (Light Medium Bodied)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Giant Steps Yarra Valley Winery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49320123039977,"sku":"GSWPNO24-CR-1","price":101.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2435\/3999\/files\/GiantStepsCoalRiverPinotNoir2024.jpg?v=1762262314"}],"url":"https:\/\/thewineprovidore.com.au\/collections\/red-wine-collection.oembed","provider":"The Wine Providore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}