95 Points - Philip Rich
Giant Steps has forged a reputation as one of the Yarra Valley's leading wineries, with their Pinot Noir and Chardonnay consistently among the nation's finest examples. Named 'Winery Of The Year' in the 2025 Halliday Wine Companion, Giant Steps continues to produce some stunning cool-climate wines.
The 2025 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay is produced from grapes grown on vineyards throughout the Yarra Valley, 50% of which were sourced from the upper Yarra ranges. This again delivers an incredibly delicious Yarra Valley Chardonnay with the pristine cool-climate fruit taking centre stage. Packed with white peach, fresh melon flavours and a citrus edge, which are supported by well-integrated, quality French oak (19% new, 81% seasoned). A perennial favourite, this new release is sure to again be hugely popular.
"95 Points. An even split of Upper and lower Yarra fruit; both estate grown and from growers. 20% new oak. Brightly coloured. An immediate and attractive bouquet of white nectarine, lemon verbena, a little flint and salted almonds. Brightly fruited, with vibrant acidity that gives the wine freshness and energy. Drink now and over the next three to four years. 12.8% alc. RRP $40. Drink: 2026 - 2029. Screwcap"- Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion.
"94 Points. What a delicious expression of cool-climate chardonnay this wine presents. For value and for quality you could ask for little more. It’s squeaky with flavour, of the peach and citrus and grapefruit kind, with pear, brine and roasted nut characters also present - but a long way from being dangerous. It sounds boring - it’s not – but cohesion and balance are the heroes here. It’s a wine of tension, flavour, complexity and spread, and of a bit extra too, but none of these assets is pushed too hard. Absolutely Yes on this one."- Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front.
