Giant Steps was founded by wine industry pioneer Phil Sexton. Phil found his holy grail near Gruyere in the Sexton vineyard, which he planted in 1997 on the steep slopes of the Warramate Ranges.

For over two decades, Giant Steps has helped shape Australia's reputation for producing exceptional cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.

Winemaker Notes: 

12.5 Hectares Applejack Vineyard is a special site, located on a dramatic slope in the upper Yarra Valley, planted back in 1997. Hand-picked, Fermented in a combination of small oak fermenters and stainless-steel open vats. The Pommard clone parcels were fermented as whole bunches, while the remaining clones were destemmed to whole berries and cold soaked for four days before fermentation started naturally. The final blend is 40% whole bunch fermented. All parcels were matured in French oak 20% new, 80% seasoned – for ten months in 225L barriques, predominately Taransaud and Dargaud & Jaeglé. The wine was not moved and kept in contact with its lees before blending in December. Bottled by gravity, no fining and no filtration. Giant Steps