Giant Steps Wombat Creek Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2021 Tua Rita together with leaves and bark

together with leaves and bark and a hint of orange cream

It’s full of tannins and structure

Very pretty now but even better in three or four years

with 16% in amphora and 18% in concrete

A blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon

Giant Steps Wombat Creek Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2021 Tua Rita together with leaves and barkFrom 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