Giant Steps
Yarra Valley , Victoria
Winery Overview
Located in Victoria’s Yarra Valley, Giant Steps is recognized as a global benchmark for cool climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The winery was established in 1998, following owner Phil Sexton’s arrival to the Yarra Valley in search of ideal sites to produce Chardonnay and Pinot Noir of purity and finesse.
Enlisting the help of Chief Winemaker Steve Flamsteed, who joined the winery in 2003, the two set to create a range of wines that personify the Yarra Valley. Today, the winery is regarded as one of the most progressive in Australia and is recognized globally for its pursuit of site expression. The wines are among the most anticipated releases from Australia and considered benchmarks for the Yarra Valley.
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Winemaker Bio
Prior to pursuing his passion for wine, Chief Winemaker 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.