Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2022

An even split of upper and lower Yarra fruit. Whole-bunched pressed and wild fermented in 15% new French puncheons. Around 5% mlf. A light, bright green gold. Pure fruited with an attractive nose of just ripened orchard and stone fruits, pink grapefruit and orange blossom. A hint of matchstick and just-baked ginger snaps. Concentrated and lithe at the same time, Giant Step’s calling card is just as good, if not better than the super 2021 release. Drink from: 2022. Drink by: 2027. Special Value. Score – 95. (Philip Rich, winecompanion.com.au, May 15, 2023)