{"product_id":"2025-giant-steps-sexton-vineyard-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2025 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-notes\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"tasting-notes__items__2 noBorder\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid-setting context-area\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe 2025 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay is a premium single-vineyard Chardonnay from Gruyere in Victoria’s Yarra Valley. Sexton Vineyard is one of Giant Steps’ most important sites, positioned on the steep north-facing slopes of the Warramate Ranges alongside some of the Yarra Valley’s most celebrated vineyards. Giant Steps currently lists the 2025 Sexton as part of its latest single-vineyard Chardonnay collection. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted in 1997, Sexton Vineyard ranges from approximately 130 to 210 metres elevation. Thin grey clay-loam topsoil sits over a rocky clay, granite and ironstone base, forcing the vines to establish deep root systems. Naturally low yields and a high skin-to-juice ratio give the Chardonnay impressive flavour concentration, phenolic structure and texture. Gingin and Mendoza are the predominant Chardonnay clones, contributing the site's characteristic citrus intensity and fine white tannins. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 Yarra Valley season began with above-average winter rainfall, providing strong soil-moisture reserves before a warm, dry spring. Summer remained warm and dry, resulting in an earlier and relatively compressed harvest. Giant Steps reports that fruit arrived in excellent condition, with the resulting 2025 wines showing vibrant acidity, balance, depth and freshness. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSexton typically produces the most confident and open style among the Giant Steps single-vineyard Chardonnays. Expect concentrated citrus and stone fruit characters, with preserved lemon, grapefruit and more exotic notes complemented by savoury spice, subtle nuttiness and mineral complexity. The palate combines generosity with energy and drive, while the site's naturally high phenolic content provides texture and structure through a long, refreshing finish. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiant Steps' 2025 Chardonnay program uses hand-picked, carefully sorted fruit, whole-bunch pressing and wild fermentation in French oak puncheons, followed by maturation on full lees. This approach emphasises fruit purity, texture and natural acidity while allowing the individual vineyard character to remain at the forefront. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its combination of concentration, citrus-driven freshness and savoury complexity, the 2025 Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay is a serious and age-worthy expression of Yarra Valley Chardonnay, equally suited to drinking young or developing additional complexity with careful cellaring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical Details: Yarra Valley, Victoria | Chardonnay | Single Vineyard | 750ml | Sexton Vineyard, Gruyere | North-Facing Slopes | Screwcap\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Joval","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52516769923374,"sku":"5411603578","price":90.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2025GiantStepsSextonVineyardChardonnay750ml.png?v=1787918495","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2025-giant-steps-sexton-vineyard-chardonnay-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}