Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay 2024 martinborough laced with liquorice and cocoa

laced with liquorice and cocoa

the 2015 vintage should be considered a triumph

St Laurent grown on the loamy

Maturation takes place for 12 months in 500 and 600 litre barrels

excellent weight and texture

Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay 2024 martinborough laced with liquorice and cocoaLocated on the steep north facing slopes of the Warramate Ranges, the Sexton Vineyard is exposed and demanding. Being on the higher slopes, topsoil is thin and root systems have established themselves in shallow gravelly loams above a tough rocky clay base. Bunch yields set naturally low in this environment, resulting in intensely flavoured fruit with high skin to juice ratio. Grapefruit, lime and lemon flavors are intense and juicy on a sleek frame,