Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 Size::6 Bottle Case these barrels are left for

these barrels are left for decades in their single-vintage state

dusty plum

5 grams per liter

The fruit was machine-picked to bin so maceration was minimised and a portion of this juice was barrel-fermented in older French oak to give greater weight

Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay 2023 Size::6 Bottle Case these barrels are left for97 Points Halliday Wine Companion Immediately appealing with its aromasfinely detailed and structured too. Philip Rich Vinification 100% handpicked and whole bunch pressed. The juice was then transferred directly to barrel by gravity with no settling, taking full lees. Fermented in 500L French oak puncheons. 20% malolactic fermentation. Matured for 9 months in new and used French oak 10% new, 90% seasoned, Mercurey, Taransaud and Dargaud & Jaegl.