Giant Steps Tarraford Syrah 2022 tim-adams A bit of mid palate

A bit of mid palate flesh gives this wine some meat to go with its bones

Maceration and alcoholic fermentation in temperature-controlled vats for an average period of 14 days

sourced from the Monterrei vineyards of José Luis Mateo’s close friend (and now collaborator) Juan José Vilela

A very aromatic Sauvignon Blanc

dark-berried fruit flavour and lively aromatics

Giant Steps Tarraford Syrah 2022 tim-adams A bit of mid palateVintage Notes: The 2022 season was high quality, but low yielding in the Yarra Valley. A very cool, wet and stormy spring resulted in some challenging conditions around flowering and hence very poor fruit set. The season proceeded to dry out into December, with a dry and warm Christmas period. This exacerbated the already small bunch weights, leading to bunches that weighed up to 40% lower than average. The mild temperatures meant long, slow ripening