Giant Steps Wombat Creek Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2021 Oakville The bouquet is both floral

The bouquet is both floral with bright citrus and strawberry scents

with a campfire allure lingering long

The Chardonnay comes through with an appealing

Aromas of straw

and honeyed flower notes

Giant Steps Wombat Creek Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2021 Oakville The bouquet is both floralFrom the highest altitude vineyard in the Yarra on volcanic loam soils, Wombat Creek really walks to its own beat. The lemony vibrancy typical to Chardonnay in this region is present, but here it's more like the whole lemon (flesh, rind, juice)round, fleshy and pithy. There are white orchard blossoms, nashi pear and minerally, saline characters. The palate is tightly structured, yet beautifully balanced, walking a tightrope of power and delicacy. It's