Vintage
2019
ABV
13.5%
Wine Type
Red
Wine Style
Still
Wine Description
Applejack Vineyard, in the upper Yarra Valley, was planted by respected viticulturist Ray Guerin and is managed by his son Mark. The higher altitude results in a cooler and extended growing season, ideally suited to Pinot Noir (3-4 weeks later than central Yarra valley). 100% handpicked. Fermented with indigenous yeast in small oak fermenters and stainless steel open vats. The ‘D’ clones were fermented as whole bunches. Pommard, Abel and MV6 were destemmed. All parcels were matured in French oak (25% new, 75% older) for 8 months in 225L barriques. Racked to blend. No fining, no filtration. Bottled by gravity.
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.
