2024 Giant Steps Coal River Pinot Noir 750ml

Overview

A medium-bodied Tasmanian Pinot Noir combining red and dark fruit with a supple texture and fine, well-integrated tannins. The 2024 Coal River release offers freshness and savoury complexity without sacrificing concentration.

Sourced from Nocton Vineyard, this is Giant Steps' exploration of a distinctly southern Australian growing region, expressed through a single-vineyard wine.

Vintage & Winemaking

Harvested in April 2024 and bottled in January 2025, the fruit underwent a three-to-four-day cold soak, with a portion of MV6 fermented as whole bunches. Maturation lasted eight months in French oak barriques, 25% new. Gravity bottling followed, without fining or filtration.

Product Highlights

• Single-vineyard fruit from Nocton.
• Cool-climate Tasmanian origin.
• Partial whole-bunch fermentation.
• French oak maturation.
• Unfined and unfiltered.

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Bright ruby.

Aroma: Red and black fruits, woodland notes and gentle baking spice.

Palate: Medium-bodied and softly textured, with fruit and tannin in balance.

Finish: Fine tannins carry the savoury fruit character.

Food Pairing

Try roast duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, pork fillet or roasted beetroot with lentils. Serve slightly cool, around 14–16°C.

Cellaring Potential

Enjoy now or cellar carefully for up to eight years from release, following the producer's guidance.

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