2016 Giant Steps Pinot Noir Sexton Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (1) Avg Score: 91.5 points

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  5/9/2017 - Wozza Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Privileged to try a pre-release of one of Australia's rising Pinot stars. Steve Flamesteed's Single Vineyard Series have been scoring big, renowned for their fruit purity and Green credentials. The revered Sexton Vineyard in that Series sits in the steep slopes of the Warramate Ranges, in the Yarra Valley.
  
  This is so clean. A more glossy (more oak influenced?) mouthfeel than the Applejack. Different flavour profile of cranberry, red berry, gummy bears, sage, a touch of wholebunch undergrowth, and a generous dollop of creamy vanilla and spice. There's some residual grapefruit / orange pith and pencil on the back palate, adding an extra dimension.
  
  For now, I prefer the Applejack. But purists will probably prefer the Sexton. Drink 2019-2025. A Wozza 93/100 (3.8/5.0) from me. With more to come with 4+ years bottle age.

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