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Description
96 points
"Opulent and creamily textured, with a fine vein of acidity running through the wine that gives it both structure and length."
- Philip Rich (Halliday Wine Companion)
Tarraford has always danced to its own rhythm. Nestled in a protected valley in Tarrawarra, it’s technically a warm site but the shelter creates a unique cool pocket, extending hang time and building complexity without sacrificing freshness. This subtle edge has made Tarraford one of the most characterful Chardonnay vineyards in the Yarra Valley.
The 2024 vintage plays to its strengths. A fast and furious season led to pristine fruit with beautiful line and shape. Handpicked and whole-bunch pressed, the juice went to 500L puncheons (20% new) for wild fermentation. Nine months on lees brings polish, not weight.
This is a Chardonnay with serious power. Layers of ripe stone fruit and lemon curd ride alongside preserved lemon, flint, and salted oatmeal. The palate builds through creamy lees texture and finishes taut, with a long, pithy flick of grapefruit and crushed shell.
Vintage after vintage, Tarraford delivers one of the most distinctive Chardonnays in the Giant Steps line-up - broader than Applejack, more savoury than Sexton. A benchmark release from a vineyard that never misses.
Customer Reviews
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1 review
- ARADAM R.Verified BuyerWine Knowledge Level Cork Dork4 years agoWine Knowledge Level Cork DorkReviewing2021 Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard ChardonnayRated 4 out of 5 starsTop Yarra Valley Chardonnay
Great winemaker and lovely wine. We’ll balanced. Drink now or keep.
| Price Bracket | $51 to $100 |
| Type | White |
| Body | Full Bodied |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Yarra Valley |
| Australian State | VIC |
| Feature |
Women in Wine High Score |
| Reviewed By |
Halliday Wine Companion The Wine Front |
| Size | 750ml |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
Giant Steps
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