{"product_id":"2024-giant-steps-sexton-vineyard-chardonnay","title":"2024 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 Points James Halliday — Single-Vineyard Yarra Valley Chardonnay of Exceptional Precision\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Wine Man on Giant Steps.\u003c\/strong\u003e Giant Steps was founded by Phil Sexton in 1997 in Healesville, in the heart of the Yarra Valley, with a singular focus: to produce single-vineyard wines that express the full potential of this cool-climate region. The estate farms multiple named vineyard sites across the valley, each with its own distinct character and elevation. The Sexton Vineyard is one of the estate’s most prized parcels — producing Chardonnay of remarkable intensity, focus, and cool-climate precision. The 2024 vintage delivers a wine that is both site-expressive and immediately compelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBright pale gold in the glass, with a nose of white peach, nectarine, and citrus blossom, underpinned by subtle grilled nut complexity and a fine mineral thread. The palate is tightly wound yet generous — stone fruit at the core, with beautifully integrated acidity, a creamy mid-palate texture, and a long, precise, chalky finish. A wine of real depth and cool-climate elegance. \u003cstrong\u003e97 Points — James Halliday.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Drinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFull-bodied yet finely structured, with exceptional natural acidity and a long mineral-driven finish. Drinking beautifully now through 2029–2031. Decanting for 20–30 minutes will open up the bouquet and reveal the wine’s full complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stone fruit intensity and finely tuned acidity of the 2024 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay make it a superb match for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/products\/australian-frozen-the-bare-bird-premium-free-range-chicken-breast-fillet?variant=61458372395378\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eBare Bird Premium Free-Range Chicken Breast Fillet\u003c\/a\u003e from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMy Meat Man\u003c\/a\u003e. The wine’s creamy texture and bright Yarra Valley acidity complement the clean, delicate character of free-range chicken breast beautifully — whether pan-seared with a lemon butter sauce, roasted with tarragon and white wine, or served alongside a light cream and wild mushroom fricassee.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Is a Smart Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt HK$429, the 2024 Giant Steps Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay delivers 97 James Halliday points from one of the Yarra Valley’s most celebrated single-vineyard sites. Exceptional cool-climate precision, genuine critical recognition, and the rare combination of immediate drinkability and real cellaring potential — all at a price that makes it outstanding value for a wine of this calibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a Different Style?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2024-shaw-and-smith-m3-chardonnay\"\u003e2024 Shaw + Smith M3 Chardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e — Adelaide Hills benchmark with mineral precision\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2023-coldstream-hills-chardonnay\"\u003e2023 Coldstream Hills Chardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e — classic Yarra Valley from Halliday’s own estate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/2023-fraser-gallop-parterre-estate-chardonnay\"\u003e2023 Fraser Gallop Parterre Estate Chardonnay\u003c\/a\u003e — Margaret River richer alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6194\/1061\/files\/life_is_too_short_to_drink_bad_wine-1.jpg?v=1778312714\" alt=\"Life is too short to drink bad wine\" style=\"max-width: 100%; width: 400px; height: auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Wine Man","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45074148327493,"sku":null,"price":388.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6194\/1061\/files\/giant-steps-sexton-vineyard-chardonnay.jpg?v=1780110665","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineman.com\/products\/2024-giant-steps-sexton-vineyard-chardonnay","provider":"My Wine Man","version":"1.0","type":"link"}