Giant Steps

LDR Yarra Valley Pinot Noir Syrah

9.110 ratings
9.34 pro ratings
Yarra Valley, Port Phillip, Victoria, Australia
Pinot Noir, Syrah
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

Mid Ruby in colour with a youthful purple tinge. Aromatic red fruits with some stalky peppery notes. On the palate - one word YUM. This is all about primary fruit flavours and freshness and is totally smashable. Barb loved it. This would be a huge hit in Bistros in the capital cities over summer. An unusual blend of Pinot Noir and Syrah pioneered by the legendary Maurice O’Shea in the Hunter Valley back in the 40’s and 50’s. Now being adopted by Giant Steps and other progressive wineries like Yarra Yering. A thoroughly delicious wine. So fresh it’s impertinent!! The 2019 I believe has just been released. Tasted the last bottle 111 weeks later on 13th January 2022 with consistent notes. Has become an annual purchase for me. I find the drinking window of HH through to 2030 to be amazing. I must find the willpower to leave one for several years to note the changes. It is difficult to believe it would be any more delicious than it is now.

Mid Ruby in colour with a youthful purple tinge. Aromatic red fruits with some stalky peppery notes. On the palate - one word YUM. This is all about primary fruit flavours and freshness and is totally smashable. Barb loved it. This would be a huge hit in Bistros in the capital cities over summer. An unusual blend of Pinot Noir and Syrah pioneered by the legendary Maurice O’Shea in the Hunter Valley back in the 40’s and 50’s. Now being adopted by Giant Steps and other progressive wineries like Yarra Yering. A thoroughly delicious wine. So fresh it’s impertinent!! The 2019 I believe has just been released. Tasted the last bottle 111 weeks later on 13th January 2022 with consistent notes. Has become an annual purchase for me. I find the drinking window of HH through to 2030 to be amazing. I must find the willpower to leave one for several years to note the changes. It is difficult to believe it would be any more delicious than it is now.

Nov 25th, 2019
Scott Rowe

This is a fun, drink now vino.
Simple and uncomplicated not trying to be anything more than smashable.
When you’re in the mood for drink now, no fuss this LDR will hit the spot.

This is a fun, drink now vino.
Simple and uncomplicated not trying to be anything more than smashable.
When you’re in the mood for drink now, no fuss this LDR will hit the spot.

Sep 29th, 2018
Scott Rowe

Perfect end to a big week of V20, bring on next week.

Perfect end to a big week of V20, bring on next week.

1 person found it helpfulMar 7th, 2020
Ilkka Laihanen

Ok PN👍

Ok PN👍

Dec 3rd, 2019
Jaz
8.8

Lighter than expected, sweet with savory finish, punchable

Lighter than expected, sweet with savory finish, punchable

Sep 14th, 2019
Kapil Kumar

😍

😍

Apr 28th, 2019
Johnno Harris

Johnno had this 5 years ago

Johnno had this 5 years ago

Feb 16th, 2019
Neil Riley

Neil had this 4 years ago

Neil had this 4 years ago

Apr 2nd, 2020
Barbara Simpson

Barbara had this 4 years ago

Barbara had this 4 years ago

Jan 2nd, 2020
Jeff Ortega

Jeff had this 5 years ago

Jeff had this 5 years ago

Mar 11th, 2019