{"product_id":"2025-giant-steps-coal-river-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2025 Giant Steps Coal River Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003ch4\u003eOverview\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eA concentrated Tasmanian Pinot Noir with dark fruit, floral lift and a firm, balanced tannin structure. Giant Steps' 2025 Coal River release brings a deeper, more muscular expression to the dinner table and cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNocton Vineyard supplies the fruit for this single-vineyard bottling, combining southern Tasmania's cool conditions with the producer's restrained approach in the winery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandpicked fruit was transported under refrigeration to the Yarra Valley winery, then destemmed and cold-soaked before fermentation. Eight months in French oak barriques preceded gravity bottling 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\u003e2025\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 Nocton fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand harvested.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrench oak maturation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnfined and unfiltered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegan friendly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deep crimson-purple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dark cherry, blackberry, pepper and violet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense and concentrated, supported by firm, balanced tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e A structured close with persistent dark-fruit character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003ePair with roast duck, lamb backstrap, mushroom pithivier, herb-roasted pork or chargrilled tuna. Serve around 14–16°C and allow the wine time to open in the glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCellaring Potential\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe producer recommends enjoyment now and over eight years with careful cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCritic Scores \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCritic \/ Award\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResult\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eReview\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhilip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion, July 2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e95+ points\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e“The palate is compact and dense with firm, balanced tannins”\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026 Royal Queensland Wine Awards\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2026 Australian Pinot Noir Challenge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGold Medal\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Joval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67983184101678,"sku":"4161283624","price":104.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2025_Giant_Steps_Coal_River_Pinot_Noir_750ml.png?v=1794285136","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2025-giant-steps-coal-river-pinot-noir-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}