Giant Steps "Applejack Vineyard" Pinot Noir 2023 ~ Yarra Valley, Australia

Giant Steps "Applejack Vineyard" Pinot Noir 2023 ~ Yarra Valley, Australia98 100 Philip Rich 96 100 James Suckling 95 100 Campbell Mattinson 95 100 Huon Hooke 16. 5 20 Jancis Robinson 98 100 James Halliday (2020 vintage) 96 100 Jane Faulkner (Halliday) (2020 vintage) 96 100 Huon Hooke (2020 vintage) 96 100 James Suckling (2019 vintage) 95 100 Wine Spectator (2019 vintage) 94 100 Wine Enthusiast (2019 vintage) 93 100 Steven Creber (Halliday) 93 100 Decanter (2019 vintage) 17 20 Jancis Robinson (2019 vintage) 94 100 Toni

before botrytis had set in

but it's still full-bodied

on the southern slopes of the Alpilles mountains

James Halliday "Tar & Roses produces wines inspired by the classic Mediterranean varietals and was named after the signature characteristics of Nebbiolo

James Suckling "This shows dried violets and dried cherries with hints of lemons

classically structured and immensely appealing

but they are strikingly individual

The palate is rich and full with sustained flavour

With a perfect balance of bright acidity and depth of flavor

featuring light

warming spice and a stony nuance

olives and vegetables