Harry's Monster
2021 Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot
Yarra Valley, Victoria
$55.00
Wine Details
- Region Yarra Valley, Victoria
- Vintage 2021
- Type Red Wine
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot
- Variety Composition 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot,17% Petit Verdot
- Vegan Friendly ✔
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 13.5%
- pH 3.49
- Standard Drinks 8
- Acidity 6.20g/L
- Closure ScrewCap
- Bottling Date July 2022
- Harvest Date March - April, 2021
- Background Single Vineyard
- Vintage Notes 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 lower than average which led to a long slow ripening period and great concentration of flavours and natural tannin structure.
- Vineyard Notes Location: Gruyere Planted: 1997 Elevation: 130 - 210 meters Soil Type: Grey clay loam. Aspect: North facing slopes Size: 30 hectares Located 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.
- Winemaking Each variety was hand picked and vinified separately. They were all destemmed and partially crushed before being tipped into small open fermenters for a natural fermentation. The ferments were given lots of air via gravity drain and returns during the fermentation period – this allows for a healthy fermentation but also locks in the rich colour and tannins of these varietals. On average the total maceration time was 16 days. The wine was pressed off to French oak barriques for malolactic fermentation and maturation for 14 months. Unfined, unfiltered. Bottled by gravity.
- Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential Now - 15 years
Wine Details
- Region Yarra Valley, Victoria
- Vintage 2021
- Type Red Wine
- Variety Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Petit Verdot
- Variety Composition 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Merlot,17% Petit Verdot
- Vegan Friendly ✔
- Volume 750ml
- Alcohol Volume 13.5%
- pH 3.49
- Standard Drinks 8
- Acidity 6.20g/L
- Closure ScrewCap
- Bottling Date July 2022
- Harvest Date March - April, 2021
- Background Single Vineyard
- Vintage Notes 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 lower than average which led to a long slow ripening period and great concentration of flavours and natural tannin structure.
- Vineyard Notes Location: Gruyere Planted: 1997 Elevation: 130 - 210 meters Soil Type: Grey clay loam. Aspect: North facing slopes Size: 30 hectares Located 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.
- Winemaking Each variety was hand picked and vinified separately. They were all destemmed and partially crushed before being tipped into small open fermenters for a natural fermentation. The ferments were given lots of air via gravity drain and returns during the fermentation period – this allows for a healthy fermentation but also locks in the rich colour and tannins of these varietals. On average the total maceration time was 16 days. The wine was pressed off to French oak barriques for malolactic fermentation and maturation for 14 months. Unfined, unfiltered. Bottled by gravity.
- Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential Now - 15 years
Kind Words & Accolades
It's both approachable and gentle, even as a young wine, but the balance for drinking now or cellaring in the short to medium term is absolutely spot on.
Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 95 points, March 20252024 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay 
Aromas of gently grilled nuts, confit lemon and a touch of struck match can all be found on the bouquet, while the palate is chalky, tensile and long.
Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 96 points, May 20252024 Giant Steps Circle of Fifths Chardonnay
This is delicious, with plenty of generosity.
Ryan Montgomery - jamessuckling.com, 96 points, October 20252024 Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay 
Another salivating and seductive Sexton Chardonnay.
Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 97 points, July 20252024 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay
As a young wine, the medium-bodied palate is spicy, silky and long.
Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 95 points, March 20252024 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Pinot Noir
Suave tannins ensure this will be worth cellaring for at least five to eight years.
Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 96 points, May 20252024 Giant Steps Circle of Fifths Pinot Noir
Always highly seductive and perfumed wine.
Philip Rich - Wine Companion, 97 points, July 20252024 Giant Steps Primavera Vineyard Pinot Noir
One of Australia's most celebrated pinot noirs is in impressive form.
Philip Rich - Wine Companion, 98 points, July 20252024 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir
Great depth and tension, with underlying power.
Ryan Montgomery - jamessuckling.com, 96 points, October 20252024 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir
Stunning pinot noir.
Huon Hooke - The Real Review, 96 points, December 20252024 Giant Steps Coal River Pinot Noir 