| Region | |
|---|---|
| Subregion | Australia > Victoria > Yarra Valley |
| Colour | White |
| Type | Still |
The 2024 Chardonnay Bastard Hill is quite pretty from the get-go, offering citrus blossom, warm wax and lime leaf aromas over a subtle base of fresh melon. It is lightweight and angular, with a chalky texture accented by acacia, honeycomb and crushed nuts, before tightening up to an underpowered finish.
A 11.5ha vineyard planted in '87 in Gladysdale at 400m with roughly 60% planted to chardonnay. Precise and mineral driven, with aromas of just-ripened orchard fruits, lemon zest and a touch of struck match. A slow but steady burn on the very persistent palate, culminating in a long, structured and saline finish. This will age slowly but surely over the next decade. There's only 200 dozen made in '24, illustrating the lengths that Giant Steps are taking to protect the brand.
