Yarra Valley Rosé

2026 Rosé

Yarra Valley, Victoria

$32.00

Region Yarra Valley, Victoria
Vintage 2026
Type Rosé
Variety Rosé
Volume 750ml
Alcohol Volume 12%
pH
3.3
Acidity
5.6g/L
Closure ScrewCap
Bottling Date
June, 2026
Harvest Date
February, 2026
Background
We make a dry fragrant Rosé, inspired by what we are seeing out of Provence in Southern France, but we are also intrigued by the perfume and beauty of early picked Yarra Valley Pinot Noir and Syrah. When it is hand-picked and gently pressed, it has to be one of the great combinations for a dry Rosé - fresh and refreshing.
Vintage Notes
The 2026 growing season began with a cool spring, followed by a longer ripening period. Careful vineyard management and considered picking decisions delivered fruit with bright aromatics, vibrant acidity and excellent flavour concentration.
Vineyard Notes
Sexton and Tarraford Vineyards
Winemaking
Hand-picked, whole bunch pressed taking only the fresh free run. The clear juice was then racked to a stainless-steel tank for a long cool ferment before being matured on ferment lees until bottling in June.
Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential
NOW - 1 YEAR
Food Matches
Drink by itself while sitting in the sun. Drink it out of enamel cups at the beach with salty piping hot fish and chips. Crab sangas on white bread with mayo and dill. A Thai feast of satay chicken, with steamed rice and a zippy, spicy papaya salad. Grilled anchovies on toasted bruschetta with tomatoes.

Region Yarra Valley, Victoria
Vintage 2026
Type Rosé
Variety Rosé
Volume 750ml
Alcohol Volume 12%
pH
3.3
Acidity
5.6g/L
Closure ScrewCap
Bottling Date
June, 2026
Harvest Date
February, 2026
Background
We make a dry fragrant Rosé, inspired by what we are seeing out of Provence in Southern France, but we are also intrigued by the perfume and beauty of early picked Yarra Valley Pinot Noir and Syrah. When it is hand-picked and gently pressed, it has to be one of the great combinations for a dry Rosé - fresh and refreshing.
Vintage Notes
The 2026 growing season began with a cool spring, followed by a longer ripening period. Careful vineyard management and considered picking decisions delivered fruit with bright aromatics, vibrant acidity and excellent flavour concentration.
Vineyard Notes
Sexton and Tarraford Vineyards
Winemaking
Hand-picked, whole bunch pressed taking only the fresh free run. The clear juice was then racked to a stainless-steel tank for a long cool ferment before being matured on ferment lees until bottling in June.
Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential
NOW - 1 YEAR
Food Matches
Drink by itself while sitting in the sun. Drink it out of enamel cups at the beach with salty piping hot fish and chips. Crab sangas on white bread with mayo and dill. A Thai feast of satay chicken, with steamed rice and a zippy, spicy papaya salad. Grilled anchovies on toasted bruschetta with tomatoes.

Kind Words & Accolades

Brightly fruited, with vibrant acidity that gives the wine freshness and energy.

Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 95 points, March 20262025 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay

A class act to drink now and over the next four to six years.

Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 96 points, March 20262025 Giant Steps Circle of Fifths Chardonnay

An excellent Sexton to drink now and over the next six to eight years.

Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 97 points, July 20262025 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay

As good a Giant Steps entry point as I have tasted.

Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 96 points, March 20262025 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Pinot Noir

A step up on last year's Circle of Fifths

Philip Rich - Halliday Wine Companion, 96+ points, March 20262025 Giant Steps Circle of Fifths Pinot Noir

A more concentrated and brooding Primavera.

Philip Rich - Wine Companion, 97+ points, July 20262025 Giant Steps Primavera Vineyard Pinot Noir

Not sure I've tasted a better Applejack Pinot, which is saying something.

Philip Rich - Wine Companion, 98+ points, July 20262025 Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir