GIANT STEPS PINOT NOIR SEXTON 750 ml

Description

Discover the GIANT STEPS PINOT NOIR SEXTON, a Yarra Valley gem born from a winemaker's bold vision. Phil Sexton, celebrated for his brewing prowess, drew inspiration from jazz legend John Coltrane's groundbreaking Giant Steps album. Fresh from parting ways with his Margaret River roots, Sexton replanted in Victoria's Yarra Valley, christening this Pinot Noir to echo Coltrane's innovative spirit.

The Yarra Valley captivated Sexton with its promise of refined, enduring wines from a region reborn under visionary growers. Here, Giant Steps crafts expressions rooted in unique single-vineyard terroirs, showcasing Australia's standout varietal prowess. This dedication has earned the winery repeated global recognition, including six nods as a Wine & Spirits Top 100 Winery from 2013 to 2018.

Critics rave about the 2021 Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir's captivating profile. Wine Spectator awards it 96 points for its fragrant allure, where polished tannins frame blueberry, raspberry, and cardamom notes, lingering with palo santo, brown sugar, dried violet, and sweet mint tea. Wine Enthusiast gives 94 points, praising its graceful evolution in the glass—bright fruits like blueberry and raspberry weave with clove, vanilla, and rose petals, supported by elegant structure, fine tannins, juicy acidity, and a tangy close.

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate scores it 93+, highlighting plum skin, chinotto, fig, blueberries, and exotic spices behind vibrant strawberry and cherry. Distinctive grainy, gravelly tannins offer a sturdy frame for the fruit in this structurally unique Pinot Noir.

At 13.50% ABV in a 750 ml bottle, this Australian Pinot Noir from Victoria invites you to savor a piece of Yarra Valley's renaissance. Whether elevating a quiet evening or sparking conversation, the GIANT STEPS PINOT NOIR SEXTON delivers consistent excellence that punches above its weight. Secure yours and step into a world of expressive, site-driven red wine mastery.

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