2024 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Rose

Melanie Chester's take on a dry, savoury Rosé made from Pinot Noir and Syrah. Dangerously drinkable and awesome value.
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Description

This is a delightful rose crafted by the incredibly talented team at Giant Steps.

It's crafted from a blend of Pinot Noir and Syrah from the Sexton and Tarraford Vineyards. As with everything that Mel Chester and co. do, there's no expense spared in the winemaking process. Attention to detail at every point.

It's a delicate, dry, yet flavoursome style which sits pretty as a picture in the glass. This is one of the best rose wines kicking around the Yarra Valley at present.

Perfect warm weather drinking!

BACKGROUND

Giant Steps Rosé is inspired by the wines of Provence, showcasing the perfume and beauty of early-picked Yarra Valley Pinot Noir and Syrah. Hand-picked and gently pressed, this combination creates a Rosé that is delightfully refreshing.

VINTAGE NOTES

The 2024 growing season began with ideal flowering conditions, leading to a good fruit set and moderate yields. Cool and mild conditions persisted through December, followed by one of the highest January rainfalls on record (150mm). This was succeeded by heat and rapid maturity. By February, we returned to the typical Yarra Valley “Indian summer” pattern, characterized by warm and dry conditions with minimal disease pressure. These ideal growing conditions have resulted in wines with excellent acidity, balance, and flavor.

VINEYARD NOTES

Sexton and Tarraford Vineyards

WINEMAKING

Hand-picked and whole bunch pressed, utilizing only the fresh free run. The clear juice was racked to a stainless-steel tank for a long, cool fermentation, then matured on ferment lees until bottling in June.

CELLARING POTENTIAL

NOW - 1 YEAR

FOOD MATCHES

Perfect for enjoying solo in the sun, or pour it into enamel cups at the beach with piping hot, salty fish and chips. Pairs well with crab sandwiches on white bread with mayo and dill, or a Thai spread of satay chicken, steamed rice, and zesty papaya salad. Try it with grilled anchovies on toasted bruschetta with tomatoes.

Customer Reviews

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Rated 4.0 out of 5 stars
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4 reviews
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    Mark F.
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    1 year ago
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    2023 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Rose
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    2023 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Rose
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Giant Steps Rosé

    Classics entry level GS quality.

  • PT
    Paul T.
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    2 years ago
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    2023 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Rose
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    2023 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Rose
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Excellent Rose

    Light to mid-weigh, beautiful fruit and acid balance, not too sweet, and not metallic, a perfect 4.00 drink on a hot day

  • DF
    Diane F.
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    3 years ago
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    2023 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Rose
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    2023 Giant Steps Yarra Valley Rose
    Rated 3 out of 5 stars
    My preference for a rose is Grenache based.

    Giant Steps Rose is far too sweet for me.

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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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