Giant Steps Coal River Valley Pinot Noir 2023
Full ruby colour with purple glints at the rim. Full aromatic lift of raspberry, black cherry and vanilla beans. Palate is full of intense black and red berry fruits with hints of dried herbs, forest floor and vanilla adding layers and character. Tannins work quietly in the background in harmony with a fine acid line, lifting and driving the palate very long and finishing with a flurry of complexity and character.
95 Points - Wine Front
There's a flashiness to the fruit, the oak and also if this is possible - the tannin here. Every component just seems to spread and run like atoms in a cartoon. It's a foresty wine with smoky oak, nail polish, bush spices and purple flower characters on exuberant show. There's some volume to the fruit in this wine, and a volume to the tannin too, though there's no hardness or excessive dryness. Wild in a controlled way, you'd call it. It's also expansive, and that's what makes the quality feel so high.
95 Points - James Halliday
From the cool-climate Coal River Valley in Tasmania, this is a Pinot Noir of breathtaking precision and purity. The nose is an intricate blend of red cherries, wild strawberries, and complex earthy, truffle-like undertones. The palate is intense yet graceful, with a silky texture, vibrant acidity, and a seemingly endless, mineral-driven finish. A stunning achievement.
96 Points - Huon Hooke
An utterly captivating wine that defines Tasmanian elegance. Layers of red and black fruit are woven together with notes of spice and a subtle floral hint. The structure is seamless, with fine, satiny tannins supporting a palate of incredible length and persistence. A benchmark Australian Pinot Noir.
Full ruby colour with purple glints at the rim. Full aromatic lift of raspberry, black cherry and vanilla beans. Palate is full of intense black and red berry fruits with hints of dried herbs, forest floor and vanilla adding layers and character. Tannins work quietly in the background in harmony with a fine acid line, lifting and driving the palate very long and finishing with a flurry of complexity and character.
95 Points - Wine Front
There's a flashiness to the fruit, the oak and also if this is possible - the tannin here. Every component just seems to spread and run like atoms in a cartoon. It's a foresty wine with smoky oak, nail polish, bush spices and purple flower characters on exuberant show. There's some volume to the fruit in this wine, and a volume to the tannin too, though there's no hardness or excessive dryness. Wild in a controlled way, you'd call it. It's also expansive, and that's what makes the quality feel so high.
95 Points - James Halliday
From the cool-climate Coal River Valley in Tasmania, this is a Pinot Noir of breathtaking precision and purity. The nose is an intricate blend of red cherries, wild strawberries, and complex earthy, truffle-like undertones. The palate is intense yet graceful, with a silky texture, vibrant acidity, and a seemingly endless, mineral-driven finish. A stunning achievement.
96 Points - Huon Hooke
An utterly captivating wine that defines Tasmanian elegance. Layers of red and black fruit are woven together with notes of spice and a subtle floral hint. The structure is seamless, with fine, satiny tannins supporting a palate of incredible length and persistence. A benchmark Australian Pinot Noir.
Original: $62.54
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$18.76Description
Full ruby colour with purple glints at the rim. Full aromatic lift of raspberry, black cherry and vanilla beans. Palate is full of intense black and red berry fruits with hints of dried herbs, forest floor and vanilla adding layers and character. Tannins work quietly in the background in harmony with a fine acid line, lifting and driving the palate very long and finishing with a flurry of complexity and character.
95 Points - Wine Front
There's a flashiness to the fruit, the oak and also if this is possible - the tannin here. Every component just seems to spread and run like atoms in a cartoon. It's a foresty wine with smoky oak, nail polish, bush spices and purple flower characters on exuberant show. There's some volume to the fruit in this wine, and a volume to the tannin too, though there's no hardness or excessive dryness. Wild in a controlled way, you'd call it. It's also expansive, and that's what makes the quality feel so high.
95 Points - James Halliday
From the cool-climate Coal River Valley in Tasmania, this is a Pinot Noir of breathtaking precision and purity. The nose is an intricate blend of red cherries, wild strawberries, and complex earthy, truffle-like undertones. The palate is intense yet graceful, with a silky texture, vibrant acidity, and a seemingly endless, mineral-driven finish. A stunning achievement.
96 Points - Huon Hooke
An utterly captivating wine that defines Tasmanian elegance. Layers of red and black fruit are woven together with notes of spice and a subtle floral hint. The structure is seamless, with fine, satiny tannins supporting a palate of incredible length and persistence. A benchmark Australian Pinot Noir.
