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James Halliday Wine Companion 2025 Winery Of The Year

Giant Steps Fatal Shore Pinot Noir 2022

SKU: GSSP202210 UCAU

$84.99

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The Giant Steps Fatal Shore Pinot Noir 2022 is a single-vineyard wine from the Coal River Valley in Tasmania.

95 Points James Halliday " Love pinot, buy pinot. It tightens and becomes smokier through the finish but there’s so much flavour here, so much energy, and it’s well sustained. This is a super release."

The wine is a deep crimson colour with a perfumed nose of red and black fruits, spices, orange peel, hint of fresh vanilla bean, on the palate, the wine is medium bodied with a silky texture with notes of red cherries, strawberries, spice, and earth leading to a long and lingering finish.

Critic Scores & Awards

96 // Huon Hooke

"Deep-ish red with a good strong tint of purple; very correct ripe cherry aromas, clean and bright. The wine is rich and ripe with abundant dark cherry flavours laced with subtle spices, and the palate is full, fruit-sweet and rounded, with ample soft fine tannins and highly appealing flavours that linger on well. This will reward some cellar time."

95 // James Halliday

"From the Nocton vineyard in Coal River Valley. Hand picked into a refrigerated container by 10.30am to make the boat to the mainland. The 60% MV6 clone is whole bunches and the 40% D5V12 clone is fully destemmed. All barriques, 20% new. A bright crimson red, this leaps from the glass with its heady aromas of red raspberries, wild strawberries and redcurrant, a little potpourri and spices such as mace and pink peppercorns. Brightly fruited yet nicely balanced with gently persistent tannins and refreshing acidity, it's so delicious from the get-go, you really can enjoy this now but know that it will still be looking good 5-7 years from now."

94 // Mike Bennie

"The Tasmanian excursion for Giant Steps. Coal River Valley site. The grapes are picked, shipped straight over, and processed at the Giant Steps winery in the Yarra Valley the next day. “All of the fruits”, winemaker Mel Chester says. She’s 100% spot on here. Fresh, bold, refreshing, floral, blue and red berries, lots of oak spice through the aftertaste, eager as all hell through the mid palate but then measured and controlled through the back half. 94 in a heart beat. Love pinot, buy pinot. It tightens and becomes smokier through the finish but there’s so much flavour here, so much energy, and it’s well sustained. This is a super release."

James Halliday Wine Companion 2025 Winery Of The Year

Product Details

Red

2022

Pinot Noir

Giant Steps

Coal River, Tasmania, Australia

Ready, but will Keep

Stelvin

13.5%

750ml (Bottle)

Biodynamic

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Description
The 2022 vintage was a cool one, with delayed budburst and flowering due to cold weather. The grapes were picked late in the season, on April 22nd, which allowed them to achieve full ripeness.

The wine is a deep crimson color with a perfumed nose of red and black fruits, peony, Asian spices, orange peel, and a hint of fresh vanilla bean. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with a silky texture. The flavors are ripe and concentrated, with notes of red cherries, strawberries, spice, and earth. The tannins are ripe and well-integrated, and the finish is long and lingering.

The Giant Steps Fatal Shore Pinot Noir 2022 is a complex and elegant wine that is sure to please fans of the grape. It is a wine that can be enjoyed now, but it will also reward cellaring for several years.
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

The 2022 vintage was a cool one, with delayed budburst and flowering due to cold weather. The grapes were picked late in the season, on April 22nd, which allowed them to achieve full ripeness.

The wine is a deep crimson color with a perfumed nose of red and black fruits, peony, Asian spices, orange peel, and a hint of fresh vanilla bean. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied with a silky texture. The flavors are ripe and concentrated, with notes of red cherries, strawberries, spice, and earth. The tannins are ripe and well-integrated, and the finish is long and lingering.

The Giant Steps Fatal Shore Pinot Noir 2022 is a complex and elegant wine that is sure to please fans of the grape. It is a wine that can be enjoyed now, but it will also reward cellaring for several years.

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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