Vintage
2019
ABV
13%
Wine Type
White
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
Wombat Creek Vineyard is the highest altitude vineyard in the Yarra Valley, making it an ideal location for the production of extreme cool climate wines. The vineyard was originally planted in 1988 with the intention of producing base wine for sparkling production. The underlying ferrous (red) based volcanic soil and rock produce a distinctively soft yet long and firm palate that contrasts with the finer palates seen from the nearby Applejack Vineyard. 100% handpicked. Whole bunch pressed and indigenous fermentation in 500L French puncheons. No batonnage. Two puncheons went through spontaneous malolactic fermentation. Maturation for 10 months in new and used French oak (20% new, 80% older).
Winemaker's Bio
Prior to pursuing his passion for wine, Steve Flamsteed developed many culinary passions, including cheese making, which would take him to France to study his trade. But it was after working at Chateau du Bluizard in Beaujolais that he was inspired to become a winemaker. Steve graduated with a Bachelor of Science in 1993 from Roseworthy Agricultural College. Prior to joining Giant Steps as Winemaker in August 2003, he worked for Leeuwin Estate in Margaret River and Yarra Burn Winery in the Yarra Valley. Steve is a Len Evans Scholar and has completed several vintages overseas, including in Alsace and Brouilly, and is an experienced show judge.
