

Stones, green pineapple, musk and poached red apple flavours, almost and pretty much effectively into quince, with grippy texture even as it pushes (confidently) through the finish. You have successfully subscribed Please login and you will add product to your wishlist. This seemed yet more reserved than the Sexton, which itself was more reserved than the Tarraford, and yet like them both it feels commanding. As the name suggests, apple jack is produced from. The 2021 Giant Steps single vineyard chardonnays mean business. Apple Jack (or applejack) is an alcoholic beverage that originates from the early American colonial days. On the palate is preserved lemon, crushed nuts and more orchard fruit. A great wine that will continue to get better with careful cellaring. The 2021 Applejack Vineyard Chardonnay has a wonderful influence of florals, pear, red apple and musk. The basalt based underlying volcanic soil and rock produce a characteristically fine yet extended, spicy and firm palate. Applejack Vineyard is located on a dramatic slope and is close planted and fastidiously managed. The higher altitude results in a cooler and extended growing season, ideally suited to Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (3-4 weeks later than central Yarra valley). Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Chardonnay 2021 13 750ml 100 handpicked, whole bunch pressed with indigenous fermentation in 500ml puncheons. Youll use 1/4 cup of this caramel sauce in the. Taste and add more applejack and salt, if desired. Focused intently upon reflecting the individual and unique characteristics of each single vineyard, Giant Steps adopts a minimalist approach to winemaking including, whenever possible, vinification using indigenous yeasts and gravity flow transfers.Īpplejack Vineyard, in the upper Yarra Valley, was planted by respected viticulturist Ray Guerin and is managed by his son Mark. Add the applejack, butter, vanilla and salt, stirring until thoroughly combined and smooth. Giant Steps Apple Jack Vineyard Pinot Noir Yarra Valley, Australia Avg Price (ex-tax) 42 / 750ml Red - Light and Perfumed 4 from 30 User Ratings 91 / 100 from 68 Critic Reviews Many critics score this Yarra Valley wine highly: The Wine Front gave the 2021 vintage a score of 95. It’s a New York State original, distilled in the Finger Lakes region and bottled in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Barking Irons Applejack Barking Irons might not be the oldest player in the applejack game, but it is well known and respected by bartenders and cocktail professionals. Specialising in Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Giant Steps explore site, micro climatic and clonal differences between several specialized vineyards in the Yarra Valley including their own multi-clonal vineyard and the highly regarded Tarraford vineyard. I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite applejack bottles for sale in 2021.
