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Red
2014 Giant Steps Merlot Sexton Vineyard
Merlot
- Australia
- Victoria
- Port Phillip
- Yarra Valley
Label borrowed from 2013
Label borrowed from 2008
Label borrowed from 2007
Community Tasting Notes 5
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red.red.vino wrote: 93 points
December 24, 2022 - Started drinking an hour into the decanter. Initially I thought it was on the decline and a tad flat, but it kicked on strongly for another 4 hours after, tannin structure improving. Black cherries of course, some plums and a nice juicy palate. Just quite not rolling across the back palate fully, but enjoyable nevertheless. Smashable.
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nigelwestride Likes this wine: 90 points
June 2, 2019 - Really enjoyable drop, great value. Very smooth.
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nigelwestride Likes this wine: 90 points
June 3, 2018 - Was a little unsure at first but enjoyed further as it breathed. Enjoyable wine, good value merlot
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red.red.vino wrote: 90 points
April 4, 2017 - Open, poured and drank immediately. Lively, youthful and quite aromatic, perfumed oak with violet and herbaceous undertones. Very rich, oak is just a little over prevalent at the moment, however am confident this is not an issue and will burn off over time. Finishes with a nice stereotypical rich, juicy merlot mid palate, slightly chewy and with a reasonable slightly bitter length. Quite a delicious merlot actually and whilst I am enjoying this young I might keep a couple back say 2024/2025.
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Delectable Blue Likes this wine: 89 points
March 31, 2017 - This is quite a nice merlot. Deep purple/crimson in colour and very mouthfilling. The plum fruit are fresh and bright, with slightly tart blackcurrant in support. The wine has a dark mineral core, with cedar notes from the oak. The mid palate is awash with soft spice, with the slightest hint of glacè ginger showing through. The tannins are very fine, and the balance slightly acidic. There are bitter dark chocolate notes on the finish. Initially a little closed, but opening nicely with sufficient air time. Nice.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2014
- Type Red
- Producer Giant Steps
- Varietal Merlot
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Sexton Vineyard
- Country Australia
- Region Victoria
- SubRegion Port Phillip
- Appellation Yarra Valley
- UPC Code 9331574000297
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 88 (47%)
- Consumed 100 (53%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
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- CountryAustralia
- RegionVictoria
- AppellationYarra Valley
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