Giant Steps Wombat Creek Vineyard Chardonnay 2020

This wine is produced from the Wombat Creek Vineyard, located in the Yarra Valley, Victoria, Australia. Known for its cool climate and high-altitude sites, the Yarra Valley is one of Australia's premier regions for Chardonnay. Wombat Creek, the highest vineyard in the valley at 410 metres above sea level, benefits from a cooler growing season, which enhances natural acidity and aromatic intensity in the grapes. The vineyard's volcanic, iron-rich soils further contribute to the wine's distinctive character and structure.

Made from Chardonnay grapes, this wine reflects a cool-climate style with a focus on elegance. The high altitude and low yields of the 2020 vintage contribute to the wine's naturally high acidity and concentrated flavours. The style is steely and linear, with vibrant citrus fruit balanced by subtle oak influence.

The grapes were hand-harvested and whole-bunch pressed, preserving the delicacy of the fruit. Fermentation took place with indigenous yeasts in 500-litre French oak puncheons, 25% of which were new. The wine was aged on its lees for 10 months without battonage, maintaining freshness and clarity. It was coarse-filtered and bottled by gravity to retain its purity and finesse.

This Chardonnay offers fine aromas of lemon, grapefruit, and nutty oak, with hints of marzipan and apple pie crust. On the palate, it is steely and linear, with vibrant citrus characters and a touch of savoury minerality. The balance is impeccable, with a long, elegant finish that showcases its cool-climate origins.

This wine pairs beautifully with a variety of seafood dishes, such as grilled prawns, pan-seared scallops, or oysters Rockefeller. It also complements creamy poultry dishes and soft cheeses like Camembert or Brie. Serve chilled at 10–12°C.