Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 Size::1 Bottle History: A vinous rematch of

History: A vinous rematch of the famous 1811 battle at Barrosa Ridge where Spain and France collided

The palate is medium bodied and fruit driven displaying sweet berry fruit balanced by fine tannins providing great texture and a classically elegant finish

The intensity of fruit is a marvel and breadth and depth of the mid palate is off the charts

The winemaking is minimalist as always: whole bunch pressing and natural fermentation in foudre followed by 11-months aging and no filtration

Clove spice and a hint of smoky oak bring both flavour and tannin

Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 Size::1 Bottle History: A vinous rematch ofVinification 100% handpicked and whole bunch pressed. The juice was then transferred directly to barrel by gravity with no settling, taking full lees. Fermented in 500L French oak puncheons. 20% malolactic fermentation. Matured for 9 months in new and used French oak 10% new, 90% seasoned, Mercurey, Taransaud and Dargaud & Jaegl. Vintage notes 2023 was a small, high quality vintage in the Yarra Valley. The season was defined by a cool Spring, a mild