Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay 2021

Located on the steep north facing slopes of the Warramate Ranges, the Sexton Vineyard is our premium Chardonnay Vineyard. 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.

The predominant clones are GinGin and Mendoza which produce hens and chickens (large and small grapes on the same bunch), which results in high
white tannin and phenolic content to balance the citrus flavours.

Giant Steps Season:
2021 was a terrific vintage for both vineyard quality and quantity. We had a wet spring followed by a healthy amount of sunshine and some well-timed rain in January, leading to large green healthy canopies. The overall temperature during the growing season was cooler than average which led to a long slow ripening period and great concentration
of flavours and natural acidity.

Accolades – 97 points, Phillip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion.