Giant StepsFatal Shore Coal River Valley Pinot Noir 2021

Product code: 15687
£37.45 inc VAT
£224.70 / case of 6
Australia
Red Wine from
Tasmania, Australia
Country
Country: Australia
Region
Region: Tasmania
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Coal River Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Giant Steps
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Steve Flamsteed
Grape
Grape: Pinot Noir
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir
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Country
Country: Australia
Region
Region: Tasmania
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Coal River Valley
Type
Type: Red Wine
Winery
Winery: Giant Steps
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Steve Flamsteed
Grape
Grape: Pinot Noir
Grape: 100% Pinot Noir

Product Notes

The Giant Steps Fatal Shore Coal River Valley Pinot Noir is an exquisite wine showcasing the finest of Tasmanian terroir. This red wine presents a lustrous ruby colour and encapsulates a compelling array of red and dark fruits, enhanced by delicate undernotes of toasty oak, pepper, and spice. The palate is punctuated with robust tannins, paired with a refreshing acid structure, delivering a beguiling depth. It boasts an intricate balance of intensity, elegance, and longevity. This Pinot Noir would perfectly complement a hearty roast or game dish, exemplifying a marvellous union between Australian wine craft and a distinguished European-style refinement.

Tasting Notes

The wine is named after `The Fatal Shore` a historical novel, published in 1986, by Australian author and art critic Robert Hughes. It delves into the dark history of Tasmania’s colonisation through the transportation of convicts to this remote and wild island. The wine itself is brooding in nature with impressive depth and fruit purity. Red cherry, rose petal, bracken and blueberries lead to a very energetic palate with tannins that wrap and expand out the finish. It is long and vibrant with a fine backbone of acidity.

About the Winery

Giant Steps

Established in 1997 in the cool-climate region of the Yarra Valley, the Giant Steps winery is a noteworthy Australian winemaking gem. Its superb site captures the essence of the valley's incredibly unique soil variances and microclimates, making every single bottle of wine an embodiment of pure expression, immaculate craft, and exquisite quality.

The winery, named after a John Coltrane jazz album, harmonises traditional winemaking techniques with innovation, much like a jazz musician weaves together chords and melodies. Today, Giant Steps winery stands among Australia's most acclaimed wineries, amassing a host of awards and accolades for its array of stunning wines, particularly its Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

However, the winemaking philosophy at Giant Steps is not driven by the pursuit of accolades. Their primary aim is to mirror the personality of each vineyard's terroir in the bottle. Keen attention is paid to the vineyard's health, embracing organic and biodynamic practices that uplift the natural rhythm of the soil and vines. Utilising minimalist intervention, the wines are fermented with indigenous yeasts within their gravity-fed receptacles harnessing the gift of gravity to gently coax the juice through the winemaking process.

Pay a visit, and you'll find more than an elegantly designed cellar door. The winery also boasts an enticing wine bar, restaurant and café. The shared philosophy behind each rumbling spot: to offer an unparalleled taste experience, which complements the winery's vibrant wine offerings.

In essence, the story of Giant Steps is one of harmonious integration of driven passion, thoughtful viticulture and winemaking mastery. One certainly not to miss when you're in the Yarra Valley especially, if you have an eye for wines that tell a tale.

https://www.giantstepswine.com.au

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