Giant Steps Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024Giant Steps Sinlge Vineyard Release 2024 ( check the whole range here 98 Points Philip Rich, Halliday Wine Companion (31 July 2025) From the Applejack vineyard, planted on grey clay soils at 300 m in Gladysdale in 97 by Ray Guerin. 40% whole bunches and 40% less wine in 24. Darkly fruited and more intense than the 23 with aromas of wild blackberry, raspberry, briar, and just a hint of sous bois. On the palate, this is as concentrated and mouth filling

with green olive and whole-berry nuances

wild ferment

“Complex and beguiling dressed in svelte velvety tannins

Rockburn is renowned for crafting award-winning Pinot Noir that captures the pure fruit intensity and vibrant character of the region’s rugged landscape

This parcel of fruit is from the established Moore River Vineyard

and smoky oak

Oak: 10 months in French barriques (25% new)

Medium-bodied with creamy

with the signature French oak influence of clove and wood smoke

Elevation: ~550m (Quarry Ridge)

blackcurrant and some savoury notes develop with soft tannins

Serve lightly chilled with grilled salmon