2024 Giant Steps Yarra Valley LDR

Giant Steps |Yarra Valley |Pinot Noir Blends
An utterly smashable, lighter Yarra Valley red inspired by some of the great Hunter Valley reds of old.

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Description

The LDR (Light Dry Red) is a lip-smacking blend of Pinot Noir and Syrah, with fruit from Giant Step's Sexton home block on the Valley floor and the notable Tarraford vineyard.

Made with 100% hand-picked fruit, the Pinot Noir was destemmed and fermented as whole berries after a four-day cold soak, while the Syrah underwent 100% whole-bunch carbonic maceration, bringing lifted aromatics and silky texture. Maturation took place over six months in a mix of large (2000L) and smaller (225L & 500L) French oak barrels, bottled unfined and unfiltered to keep things as pure as possible.

It's just a delight - a light, fresh, and dangerously easy-drinking red. Think wild strawberries, cherry, and black pepper, with a touch of dried herbs and a fine, velvety finish. Juicy yet structured, it’s just delicious.

If you love this uniquely Australian blend, with all the history and nostalgia that Pinot/Shiraz conjure up for Australian wine lovers, this is a beautiful modern rendition which should absolutely be on your hit list.

Region: Yarra Valley, Victoria
Vintage: 2024
Type: Red Wine
Variety: Pinot Noir, Syrah
Vegan Friendly: ✔
Volume: 750ml
Alcohol Volume: 13%
pH: 3.56
Acidity: 6.0 g/L
Closure: Screwcap
Bottling Date: October 2024
Harvest Date: March – April 2024

Background

Region: Yarra Valley

Vintage Notes

The 2024 growing season began with ideal flowering conditions, leading to good fruit set and moderate yields. December was cool and mild, followed by one of the highest January rainfalls on record (150mm). The heat accelerated ripening, but by February, the region returned to its typical Indian summer pattern—warm and dry with minimal disease pressure. These ideal conditions resulted in wines with excellent acidity, balance, and flavor.

Vineyard Notes

Sourced from: Sexton and Tarraford Vineyards

Winemaking
• 100% hand-picked fruit.
• Fermented in small open vats with indigenous yeasts.
• Syrah: 100% whole bunch carbonic maceration.
• Pinot Noir: Destemmed and cold-soaked for four days, then fermented as whole berries.
• Aged for six months in a combination of large-format (2000L) and small-format (225L & 500L) French oak barrels.
• Bottled by gravity. No fining. No filtration.

Peak Drinking / Cellaring Potential

Now – 2 years

Food Matches
• Hibachi char-grilled octopus with a squeeze of lemon
• Manchego cheese & green olive tapenade
• Wood-fired pizza
• Miso eggplant, baked polenta with salsa verde
• Pork rillettes & cornichons

Price Bracket $30 or Less
Type Red
Body Light Bodied
Variety Pinot Noir Blends
Country Australia
Region Yarra Valley
Australian State VIC
Feature Women in Wine
Size 750ml
Vintage 2024
Closure Screw Cap

Giant Steps

Giant Steps is a premium Yarra Valley outfit founded by Phil Sexton and located in the township of Healesville. Beginning with the vision of original head winemaker Steve Flamsteed, Giant Steps developed an international reputation for producing some of Australia's finest examples of single vineyard Pinot Noir & Chardonnay.

In 2021 the exceptionally talented Melanie Chester joined the team as the new head of winemaking and viticulture, marking an exciting new chapter in this elite producer's story.

Every aspect of the Giant Steps process is geared towards making truly world-class wines from the vineyard to the final bottled wine. The focus is on what the Yarra does best - Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Shiraz/Syrah and Bordeaux-variety blends - and showcasing the unique terroirs of some of the region's finest vineyards.

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