Giant Steps 'Primavera Vineyard' Pinot Noir 2018 750ml

Arriving in the Yarra Valley in 1997 in pursuit of high-altitude breezes, ancient soils, and shivering night temperatures, founder Phil Sexton laid the groundwork for an Australian cool-climate revolution. Guided by a mission to capture the absolute purity of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Chief Winemaker Steve Flamsteed has spent decades mapping the region's individual single vineyards. Through a philosophy of transparent, low-intervention craftsmanship, the estate delivers globally acclaimed, highly expressive masterpieces that ripple with crystalline mineral focus, effortless texture, and a sleek, modern vitality.

Australia’s wine story began with colonial plantings in the late eighteenth century and took off through the work of early European settlers. The wine landscape is vast and varied, shaped by a mix of maritime, continental and desert-like influences across its key regions. Its appellation system is built around zones, which focus on geographic origin rather than strict rules on grape or style. Classic varieties such as Shiraz (Syrah), Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay lead the way, with Riesling and Grenache also playing important roles, plus a recent influx of ‘Mediterranean’ grapes are also turning heads. From the bold reds of Barossa to the cool climate elegance of Margaret River and Tasmania, Australia offers a huge spectrum of flavours. The country’s modern approach champions innovation, sustainability and a clear expression of place.

As one of Australia's premier cool-climate regions, the Yarra Valley features rolling hills and mist-shrouded mornings. The maritime-influenced climate coaxes a remarkably taut, slender shape and a pure, delicate fruit profile from the vines, delivering an effortless elegance and contemporary, linear precision.