Giant Steps Pinot Noir "Primavera Vineyard"

If you cherish Pinot Noir that isn’t heavy or over-drawn, this is your kind of wine. Primavera delivers silk, flowers, cherry and spice in a graceful package, balancing plushness with freshness. It’s both approachable now and rewards patienc; giving a few years will let its complexities deepen. Ideal for those who love finesse, perfume, and craft as much as flavour.

Location: Primavera Vineyard, Woori Yallock, Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia
Winemaking / Farming techniques: Hand-picked fruit from MV6, Clone 115 and G-Clone planted 2001 on red clay loam soils. Roughly 15-25% whole bunch inclusion (depending on clone component), overnight chilling of fruit, berry ferments, gentle extraction over about 10-14 days, matured 8-10 months in French oak (≈20-25% new), with lees contact before bottling. No fining, no filtration.
Style / Body: Light to medium-bodied; elegant, refined, with plush texture and fine tannins; fresh acid backbone gives lift.
Notes: Bright red cherries, raspberries and rhubarb at the front; floral lift (rose petals, sage) and subtle spice (Sichuan pepper, dried herbs). Undertones of blood tomato, graphite, and a fine whisper of earth/forest floor.
Descriptors: Cherry, Raspberry, Rose petals, Sage, Rhubarb, Spice, Blood tomato, Graphite, Earthy · Fine tannins, Floral, Elegant acid
Pairing Suggestions: Duck breast with cherry or berry sauce, mushroom risotto, roast pork with herbs, charcuterie, or roasted root vegetables. Great with soft cheeses or dishes with a bit of earth or spice.