| Lot | Wine | Region | Qty | Estimate | Current Bid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XBW 3548 |
GIANT STEPS Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024 | Yarra Valley | 1 BOTTLE | AU$90-100 | AUD $ 66 | |
| XBW 3550 |
GIANT STEPS Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024 | Yarra Valley | 1 BOTTLE | AU$90-100 | AUD $ 60 | |
| XBW 3551 |
GIANT STEPS Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir 2024 | Yarra Valley | 1 BOTTLE | AU$90-100 | AUD $ 60 |
Robert Parker Score: 96 points
Reviewer: Erin Larkin — November 2025 Week 213 Nov 2025
Drink 2025–2039
The 2024 Applejack Vineyard Pinot Noir leads with its whole-bunch characters: scraped orange skin, chinotto, bitter clove, dark chocolate and star anise. In the mouth, the whole bunches serve to dry out the wine and compound the tannins, but what it does there, it balances by also contributing spice and capaciousness. In the end, this component pales in comparison to the flow of seamless fruit, which makes a significant impact. This is a powerful, lingering wine of great length and complexity. Time will smooth out the bunching tannins through the finish no doubt. 13.3% alcohol, sealed under screw cap.
James Halliday Score: 98 points
Reviewer: James Halliday
Read the full tasting note on Halliday Wine Companion (subscription).
Wine-Searcher Aggregated Score: 96 points
2024 Giant Steps Apple Jack Vineyard Pinot Noir
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Delivery: $16.50 per dozen, Australia-wide via Australia Post. Estimated delivery 3–14 business days from dispatch.
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