{"product_id":"2025-giant-steps-sexton-vineyard-pinot-noir","title":"2025 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe 2025 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir is an elegant Australian red wine from the Yarra Valley in Victoria, produced by Giant Steps, a winery renowned for its distinctive single-vineyard wines. Sourced from Sexton Vineyard in the Warramate Hills, this Pinot Noir reflects the region’s cool-climate conditions, elevated vineyard sites and well-drained soils, which contribute to concentrated fruit flavours and refined structure. Its anticipated aromatic profile suggests ripe red cherries, wild strawberries, dark raspberries and subtle plum, complemented by delicate notes of rose petals, dried herbs, forest floor and gentle savoury spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOn the palate, it is expected to be medium-bodied with fine, silky tannins and vibrant acidity that provides freshness and balance. Flavours of juicy cherry, redcurrant, raspberry and dark plum unfold alongside hints of earthy spice, dried thyme, subtle cedar and delicate mineral complexity. Its concentrated fruit character is supported by a refined tannin structure, creating a layered Pinot Noir with both elegance and depth. The finish is dry, long and persistent, leaving lingering impressions of red berries, savoury herbs and gentle spice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBen’s Recommendation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt Wine More Cellars, this is an excellent choice for customers who appreciate premium cool-climate Pinot Noir with concentrated red-fruit flavours, refined tannins and distinctive savoury complexity. The 2025 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir offers a compelling single-vineyard expression of the Yarra Valley, combining vibrant berry fruit with earthy undertones and an elegant structure. A suggested drinking window is 2027–2034, with potential for further development under suitable cellaring conditions. Serve slightly cool at approximately 14–16°C, allowing the wine some time to open in the glass. Particularly well suited to roasted duck breast, herb-crusted lamb, wild mushroom risotto, grilled salmon, roast chicken with thyme, pork tenderloin or aged Gruyère cheese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eInfo\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"846\" style=\"height: 152px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCOUNTRY\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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\u003eVARIETY\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePinot Noir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSTYLE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Wine\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\u003eSIZE\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Giant Steps","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67913146073403,"sku":"GSWPNO25","price":100.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/6779\/7699\/files\/2025GiantStepsSextonVineyardPinotNoir.jpg?v=1794067587","url":"https:\/\/winemore.com.au\/products\/2025-giant-steps-sexton-vineyard-pinot-noir","provider":"Wine More Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}