{"product_id":"2024-giant-steps-coal-river-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2024 Giant Steps Coal River Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSourced from Nocton Vineyard, this is Giant Steps' exploration of a distinctly southern Australian growing region, expressed through a single-vineyard wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarvested 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eProduct Highlights\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGiant Steps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVintage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2024\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoal River Valley, Tasmania, Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVineyard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNocton Vineyard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrape Variety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e13.5% ABV\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eClosure\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScrewcap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle-vineyard fruit from Nocton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool-climate Tasmanian origin.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartial whole-bunch fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench oak maturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright ruby.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Red and black fruits, woodland notes and gentle baking spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-bodied and softly textured, with fruit and tannin in balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine tannins carry the savoury fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eTry roast duck, mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, pork fillet or roasted beetroot with lentils. Serve slightly cool, around 14–16°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnjoy now or cellar carefully for up to eight years from release, following the producer's guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCritic\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eScore\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReview\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhilip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e96 points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e“The palate is medium bodied and gently plush, and the tannins are in total harmony with the fruit.”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Joval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67983183839534,"sku":"2416435220","price":106.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2024_Giant_Steps_Coal_River_Pinot_Noir_750ml.png?v=1794285135","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2024-giant-steps-coal-river-pinot-noir-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}