Yarra Valley Rosé

Yarra Valley Rosé

2021 Pinot Noir Rosé

Yarra Valley, Victoria

    Wine Details

    • Region Yarra Valley, Victoria
    • Vintage 2021
    • Type Red Wine
    • Variety Pinot Noir Rosé
    • Volume 750ml
    • Alcohol Volume 12%
    • PH

      3.09

    • Standard Drinks 7.1
    • Acidity

      7.16g/L

    • Closure ScrewCap
    • Bottling Date

      JULY 2021

    • Harvest Date

      FEBUARY 2021

    • Background

      Yarra Valley

    • Vintage Notes

      2021 was an outstanding vintage in the Yarra Valley. The season was defined by a cool Spring, a mild growing season, cool nights and some conveniently spaced rain events. The vineyards developed dark green healthy canopies with strong vine energy and solid fruit set. This resulted in balanced crops with concentrated bunch flavour, vibrant colours and high natural acidity.

    • Vineyard Notes

      Sexton and Tarraford Vineyards

    • Winemaking

      Hand-picked, whole bunch pressed, using the crémant cycle taking only the fresh free run. The clear juice was then racked to a stainless steel tank for a long cool ferment. Once the ferment was dry, the tank was given a quick chill before bottling in July.

    • Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential

      NOW - 1 YEAR

    • Food Matches

      Drink by itself while sitting in the sun. Grilled anchovies on fresh tomato bruschetta. BBQ King prawns with smoked paprika aioli. Goats cheese baked on sourdough crouton over a rocket lettuce salad. Melon wrapped with prosciutto.

    Wine Details

    • Region Yarra Valley, Victoria
    • Vintage 2021
    • Type Red Wine
    • Variety Pinot Noir Rosé
    • Volume 750ml
    • Alcohol Volume 12%
    • PH

      3.09

    • Standard Drinks 7.1
    • Acidity

      7.16g/L

    • Closure ScrewCap
    • Bottling Date

      JULY 2021

    • Harvest Date

      FEBUARY 2021

    • Background

      Yarra Valley

    • Vintage Notes

      2021 was an outstanding vintage in the Yarra Valley. The season was defined by a cool Spring, a mild growing season, cool nights and some conveniently spaced rain events. The vineyards developed dark green healthy canopies with strong vine energy and solid fruit set. This resulted in balanced crops with concentrated bunch flavour, vibrant colours and high natural acidity.

    • Vineyard Notes

      Sexton and Tarraford Vineyards

    • Winemaking

      Hand-picked, whole bunch pressed, using the crémant cycle taking only the fresh free run. The clear juice was then racked to a stainless steel tank for a long cool ferment. Once the ferment was dry, the tank was given a quick chill before bottling in July.

    • Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential

      NOW - 1 YEAR

    • Food Matches

      Drink by itself while sitting in the sun. Grilled anchovies on fresh tomato bruschetta. BBQ King prawns with smoked paprika aioli. Goats cheese baked on sourdough crouton over a rocket lettuce salad. Melon wrapped with prosciutto.

    Kind Words & Accolades

    Alive with energy and creeping unsuspecting power.
    Shanteh Wale - Winepilot, 95 points, April 20242023 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay
    Shanteh Wale - Winepilot, 95 points, April 2024
    Tarraford has its dedicated fans and this is one of the best yet.
    Shanteh Wale - Wine Pilot, 97 points, August 20232023 Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay
    Shanteh Wale - Wine Pilot, 97 points, August 2023
    There is something for everyone’s palate here and this vintage is singing in perfect harmony.
    Shanteh Wale - Wine Pilot, 98 points, August 20242023 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay
    Shanteh Wale - Wine Pilot, 98 points, August 2024
    The palate, though, doesn't need much coaxing, and this silken, sappy wine has excellent depth and persistence.
    Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 96 points, April 20242023 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
    Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 96 points, April 2024
    A classic Upper Yarra pinot, driven as much by its fine vein of acidity as its silken tannins.
    Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 97 points, July 20242023 Giant Steps Bastard Hill Vineyard Pinot Noir
    Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 97 points, July 2024
    It’s a refined wine that makes for heavenly drinking, even for heathens like me.
    Shanteh Wale - Wine Companion, 97 points, August 20242023 Giant Steps Primavera Vineyard Pinot Noir
    Shanteh Wale - Wine Companion, 97 points, August 2024
    Densley packed, this saturates the palate, but, as always, it's light on its feet at the same time. Seamless tannins round out another benchmark for what's already a benchmark wine.
    Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 98 points - Pinot Noir of the year, August 20242023 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir
    Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 98 points - Pinot Noir of the year, August 2024
    A great contrast to the more delicate Giant Steps wines such as Bastard Hill and Primavera.
    Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 97 points, July 20242023 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir
    Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 97 points, July 2024
    Concentrated, tightly focused and beautifully balanced. Impressively long on the floral-infused finish. Super wine.
    Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 97 points, June 20242022 Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Syrah
    Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 97 points, June 2024
    This is another superb Yarra cabernet that dispels the notion that you'll have to cellar it for ages to enjoy.
    Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 97 points, June 20242022 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
    Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 97 points, June 2024
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