2021 | Giant Steps Wombat Creek Vineyard Chardonnay | Victoria Villa Le Prata fine Chardonnay for drinking now

fine Chardonnay for drinking now and likely through this decade

fruity and persistent taste

“En Jorcul” is a well-situated lieu-dit which abuts the appellation of Saint-Aubin on its western edge

and vanilla pod

The wine has a bright and fresh entry followed by balanced fruit and acidity and a clean satisfying mineral finish

2021 | Giant Steps Wombat Creek Vineyard Chardonnay | Victoria Villa Le Prata fine Chardonnay for drinking nowFrom 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