Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024

A star producer from the Yarra Valley, the already sensational quality of Giant Steps rose to benchmark levels following the acquisition of the producer by global wine company Kendall-Jackson. With a track record of pairing the best sites with the best winemakers, Giant Steps is now a producer making Pinot Noir & Chardonnay of international renown. 

Trophy 2026 National Wine Show Best Pinot Noir

Critics thoughts - From the Sexton vineyard in Gruyere planted in the late '90s. 100% destemmed. A deep crimson ruby. Aromas of ripe dark raspberries, blackcurrant pastilles (these were always my favourite) and even a little kirsch. A touch of rose bush. The palate is juicy and fleshy and the wine's ripe, plush tannins make this, along with the Primavera, the richest, meatiest and most immediate of the four single-vineyard pinots in '24. Having said this, you'd be happy if you found some laying around the cellar in eight or so years.  96 Points Philip Rich Halliday Wine Companion

Red fruit, aspects of saucy oak, figs and graphite, smoke. Chester described this wine as “grenache adjacent” and that’s as apt a call as you’ll hear. It has that cloves-tucked-into-raspberry-into-smoke-into-iron persona. It feels compact, it tastes delicious, and it has good weight and length, the latter featuring a keen smoked peppercorn aspect. Love the feel and the profile of this. 94+ Campbell Mattinson The Wine Front

Full red-purple, excellent depth of colour and hue; the bouquet is slightly shy at first, then blossoms in the glass, while the palate is outstanding from the get-go: rich, fleshy, fruit-sweet and gorgeously flavoured with blackberry juice tinged with spices, dried herbs and smoky oak touches, beautifully balanced and seamless. Sumptuous pinot.   95 Points Huon Hooke The Real Review