2022 | Giant Steps Apple Jack Vineyard Pinot Noir | Yarra Valley Estate dark cherry and blackberry essence

dark cherry and blackberry essence that waft with elegant French oak tones of vanilla

and dried fig

Ageing: 15 months

Cabernet Franc has long had a home in Friuli and today's examples are worth seeking out

Take the intensity and wildness of Leidenfrost for example

2022 | Giant Steps Apple Jack Vineyard Pinot Noir | Yarra Valley Estate dark cherry and blackberry essenceA swathe of fine terracotta tannins suck up the fruit, tailoring a most evenly delivered palate of black cherry and rosehip fruit. Whole bunch (20%) brings ripe wood and nutty seed tones, lavender and violet lift. The oak delivers a cinnamon and anise kiss. An Upper Yarra Pinot of impressive gravitas, thanks to Ray Guerins east facing, multi clonal planting (MV6, Pommard, 114 and 115) at 300m elevation. Harvested 10, 12 and 15 March. 96 Pts Decanter