2025 Giant Steps 'Circle of Fifths' Chardonnay

Region: Yarra Valley |  Grape: Chardonnay

About the Wine

A Giant Steps triumph with vibrant acidity, balance and depth of flavour, with the structure and freshness to age beautifully.

From the Winemaker

At Giant Steps, we hand pick 100% of our fruit and fastidiously hand sort in the vineyard. The grapes are then transported to the winery and held overnight in a 4°C cold room before pressing the following day. Chardonnay is whole bunch pressed, either directly to barrel or pressed to tank before immediate transfer to barrel with full solids. Fermentation occurs naturally with wild yeasts in French oak puncheons, with 20% new oak and the balance seasoned.

The level of malolactic fermentation (MLF) is dependent on season. In 2025, approximately 15% of the barrels went through MLF. Following fermentation, the wines are lightly sulphured and matured on full lees in a reductive environment, without stirring, until blending and bottling in November.

Reviews

" A blend of equal portions of all the GiantSteps single-vineyard wines. With its aromas of white nectarine, lemon verbena, a little cashew and attractive marine scents, this is immediately appealing. On the palate it's concentrated with grapefruit pith and lemony acidity on the long finish. A class act to drink now and over the next four to six years. "

96 Points - Phillip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion

Snapshot

Region: Yara Valley, VIC

Country: Australia

Alcohol: 13%

Vintage: 2025

Size: 750ml

Closure: Screwcap

Grapes: Chardonnay

Style: Medium-bodied, Oaked