**96 pts (Halliday, July 2025)** Pinot Noir, Giant Steps `Bastard Hill Vineyard` Yarra Valley, Australia

“Pure red cherry, sarsaparilla, spice. Bright acidity, superfine tannins. Needs air/time.” — Philip Rich, 96 pts (Halliday, July 2025)

Tamlyn Currin, Victoria`s cool Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs, Jancis Robinson.
17 points
Stunning acidity and mid-palate chisel, like a ruby gem, rose cut from stone. Peony and cherry blossom and wild strawberry. Tannins fragile yet clear and ramiform through the delicate succulence of the fruit. Clouds of white pepper. Embryonic but compelling already.