{"product_id":"giant-steps-yarra-valley-chardonnay-750ml","title":"Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay (750ml)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"779\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"351\" data-end=\"368\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"368\" data-end=\"371\"\u003eA vibrant and refined Chardonnay with aromas of white peach, nectarine, lemon zest, grapefruit, and citrus blossom accented by notes of struck flint, crushed stone, and toasted hazelnut. The palate is energetic and finely textured, combining bright acidity with flavours of orchard fruit, lemon curd, and subtle oak spice. A pronounced mineral backbone carries through to a long, precise, and elegant finish.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"781\" data-end=\"835\"\u003eAbout the Winery, Production \u0026amp; Critical Reputation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"835\" data-end=\"838\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eGiant Steps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e has established itself as one of Australia's leading cool-climate producers since its founding in 1997 in the \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eYarra Valley\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. The winery has earned an international reputation for crafting Chardonnay and Pinot Noir that express the individuality of the region's diverse vineyard sites. The Yarra Valley Chardonnay is sourced from a selection of premium vineyards across the valley, where cool temperatures, varied elevations, and ancient soils produce fruit with exceptional freshness and natural acidity. Whole-bunch pressing, wild yeast fermentation, and maturation in French oak barrels with restrained use of new oak create a wine that balances texture with precision while allowing the vineyard character to shine. Wine lovers looking to buy Giant Steps Yarra Valley Chardonnay will recognize it as one of Australia's benchmark regional Chardonnays and an outstanding expression of cool-climate winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1837\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1812\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eProfessional Scores\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"eegvqy\" data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1868\"\u003e95 Points – James Suckling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"hsxp5j\" data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1908\"\u003e95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12nhof2\" data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1945\"\u003e94 Points – Vinous (Angus Hughson)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Giant Steps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47425608745131,"sku":null,"price":44.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0575\/7160\/6699\/files\/SjwjV2_wQbmXJZoRH-Qz8Q_pb_600x600_aa58db4c-8a9e-4d4c-a705-a769835b7a61.png?v=1784327308","url":"https:\/\/whistlerwine.ca\/products\/giant-steps-yarra-valley-chardonnay-750ml","provider":"WhistlerWine.ca ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}