Yarra Peaks

Giant Steps

Sexton Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

My last bottle in the cellar but first Delectable note for this vintage. A good balance of quality ripe grapes with the savoury peppery tannins from use of whole bunch in the ferment. — 24 days ago

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Giant Steps

Yarra Valley Chardonnay 2023

A very nice, cool climate, reductive Chardonnay
Toasted sesame & cool mint on the nose. Beautiful mouthfeel, balanced, elegant with juicy acidity. The yellow stone fruit restrained but of high purity. Nice depth here.
This is so drinkable and quite lovely while showing some hints of seriousness.
— a month ago

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Ancient Peaks

Santa Margarita Ranch Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Very mellow cab. Should pair nicely with anything. — 3 months ago

Mount Mary

Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2015

I have previous Delectable notes. Crimson, becoming tawny, garnet on the edges. A medium + weight palate and medium + intensity. Sweet red fruits (strawberry). The next night quite a full bodied Pinot. Tannins are a little coarse. 99 points from James Halliday and his Pinot Noir of the year in 2017. I have 2 bottles left - next in a year. — a month ago

Tom, Somm and 15 others liked this

Giant Steps

Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay 2016

This wine was lost in my cellar for a couple of years until I found it a few days ago. As a 2016 I probably would have drunk this a year or two ago. Now at 9 years of age it is a wonderful Chardonnay with more complexity and intensity. More on the citric than stone fruit side. A good example of mature Yarra Valley Chardonnay. — 3 months ago

Tom, Ira and 18 others liked this
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I dream of losing bottles in my cellar@Bob McDonald !b😉
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Scattered Peaks

Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

Nice balance. Good nose and great finish. — 3 months ago

Giant Steps

Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir 2011

Wow, an elegant and delightful taste. Good enough to drink on its own. — 5 days ago

Ancient Peaks

Santa Margarita Ranch Sauvignon Blanc 2023

This wine has a faint yellow tint in the glass. It gives up intense herbal aromas, very grassy. The palate has a fresh acidity and is loaded with grapefruit and gooseberry, heavy on the citrus. The grassy, herbal feel carries on in the lengthy finish. Pair it easily with any sort of seafood, especially something fried. — 25 days ago

Tom and Serge liked this

Yering Station

Little Yering Yarra Valley Pinot Noir 2022

Bright fruit & good acidity. Light but quite nice with pork tenderloin for the price ($17). — 3 months ago