96 Points
94+ Points
95 Points

James Halliday Wine Companion 2025 Winery Of The Year

Giant Steps Circle of Fifths Pinot Noir 2024

SKU: GSPN202415 UCAU

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One of the “Top 100 Wineries in the World”

A seductive, complex palate with fleshy fruit, savoury notes and silky tannins to frame.

"...exciting new addition...Ripe, suave tannins ensure this will be worth cellaring for at least five to eight years.” - Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion 96 Points

Critic Scores & Awards

96 // James Halliday's Wine Companion

"Along with the chardonnay, this is an exciting new addition to the Giant Steps range. A blend of all the single-vineyard wines and mainly from the vineyards in the Upper Yarra. 40% whole bunches. Gently brooding with aromas of wild black cherries and raspberries along with some whole-bunch–derived fennel seed spice and a touch of violets. Concentrated, with far more stuffing that the Yarra Pinot. Ripe, suave tannins ensure this will be worth cellaring for at least five to eight years. Philip Rich Published 29 May 2025"

94+ // Campbell Mattinson

"This is complex and well-flavoured but it’s the spread of the finish that sets it apart. It’s an excellent pinot noir. Complex blue, red and black berried/cherried fruit flavours, gentle reductive notes, a general freshness, and a silken-bordering-on-velvety touch to the palate texture. Red cherry and strawberry characters are the main game but it darts in various directions from there, mint and crushed twiggy herb notes in there among it all, along with undergrowth, along with woodsmoke. This wine feels as though it’s itching to release yet more complexities; it has that vibe. Time will be kind."

95 // Shanteh Wale

"A squeaky clean wine with pristine red summer berries. Raspberries, strawberries and dragonfruit encased with red jelly awaiting its dollop of cream. It's animated with fuzzy sage leaf and boisterous sumac and white pepper spice, with some lint like tannins that threads right from start to finish, you'll be most likely sipping away steadily to really notice their shadowy presence, but they support the charismatic fruit and woodsy herbal chorus very well. This is a celebration but will go the distance too, think of cellaring for 3-6 years further. Drink now, in a couple of years and squirrel away some. This will be snapped up fast. A lovely wine to have with pork gyoza dumplings."

James Halliday Wine Companion 2025 Winery Of The Year

Product Details

Red

2024

Pinot Noir

Giant Steps

Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia

5-10 Years

Stelvin

13.5%

750ml (Bottle)

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Description

Blended exclusively from our single vineyard sites, Circle of Fifths captures the strengths of these vineyards in one wine – carefully crafted and fine-tuned over myriad blending sessions. These wines were getting lost in the regional expression, and with the Fifths, these sites come together to tell a new story.
Tarraford, Sexton, Primavera, Applejack and Bastard Hill Vineyards
Tasting Profile

Light

Full

Low Tannin

Tannic

Sweet

Dry

Low Acidity

High Acidity

Aroma:

Earthy, Herbal, Red Fruits

Palate:

Cedar, Red Cherry, Strawberry

Food Pairings:

Fish

Game

Poultry

Tasting Notes

Description

Blended exclusively from our single vineyard sites, Circle of Fifths captures the strengths of these vineyards in one wine – carefully crafted and fine-tuned over myriad blending sessions. These wines were getting lost in the regional expression, and with the Fifths, these sites come together to tell a new story.

Tarraford, Sexton, Primavera, Applejack and Bastard Hill Vineyards

Tasting Profile

Light
Full

Low Tannin
Tannic

Sweet
Dry

Low Acidity
High Acidity

Aroma:

Earthy, Herbal, Red Fruits

Palate:

Cedar, Red Cherry, Strawberry

Food Pairings:

Fish

Game

Poultry

Giant Steps

Established in 1997 by Phil Sexton, Giant Steps has become a beacon of excellence in the Yarra Valley, renowned for its expressive wines with purity and finesse. The winery's name, inspired by John Coltrane’s iconic album “Giant Steps,” reflects its bold and innovative spirit. Under the guidance of winemaker Steve Flamsteed since 2003, Giant Steps has earned the prestigious James Halliday Wine Companion 2025 Winery of the Year award, alongside 20 Trophies and 50 Gold Medals from major wine shows.

Giant Steps' vineyards, planted with a selection of clones tailored to the Yarra Valley’s conditions, produce exceptional Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. The winery has received multiple accolades, including the Royal Melbourne Wine Awards Single Vineyard Trophy for the 2007 Sexton Chardonnay, 2009 Tarraford Chardonnay, and 2013 Applejack Pinot Noir. Recent awards include the 2025 Halliday Wine Companion Pinot Noir of the Year for the 2023 Applejack Pinot Noir, Best Shiraz Trophy for the 2022 Tarraford Vineyard Syrah, and Best Cabernet Sauvignon Trophy for the 2022 Sexton Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon.

Melanie Chester, who became Head of Winemaking and Viticulture in 2021, continues to uphold Giant Steps' tradition of excellence. Her approach ensures that the wines express the diversity of their single vineyard sites, maintaining tight and transparent winemaking practices. This commitment to quality has led to multiple Winery of the Year titles from Wines & Spirits magazine and inclusion in the Wine & Spirits Top 100 list in various years.

The story of Giant Steps is a testament to the passion and dedication of its team, including founder Phil Sexton, winemaker Steve Flamsteed, grower Lou Primavera, and viticulturist Ray Guerin. Together, they have advanced Australia’s reputation for cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, offering wine enthusiasts a journey through the rich terroir of the Yarra Valley.

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