Vintage
2019
ABV
13%
Wine Type
White
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
Located on the steep north facing slopes of the Warramate Ranges in Gruyere, the Sexton Vineyard is exposed and demanding. Being on the higher slopes, topsoil is thin and root systems have established themselves in shallow gravelly loams above a tough rocky clay base. Bunch yields set naturally low in this environment, resulting in intensely flavoured fruit with high skin to juice ratio. 100% handpicked Whole bunch pressed and indigenous fermentation in 500L French puncheons. No batonnage. No 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.
