2019 Giant Steps Fatal Shore Coal River Valley Pinot Noir

Fatal Shore is Giant Steps first venture outside of the Yarra Valley sourcing fruit from the Nocton vineyard in Tasmania’s Coal River Valley. Fruit is hand picked straight into a refrigerated container parked on the vineyard. It then sails immediately across Bass Strait where it’s received into the Giant Steps Yarra Valley winery the following morning. Maturation took place in French oak, 25% new, for a period of 8 months.
Deep bright dark red core with black tinged edges and a light red purple hue. Perfumed aromatics of violets, dark cherries and strawberries complexed by hints of anise sail out of the glass with subtle forest floor, fresh herbs and faint smoky cedar ensuing. Rich cherry and strawberry fruits flood the mouth underscored by subtle anise, forest floor, infusions of fresh herbs and delicate spicy cedar. Supple textural feel finishing with an abundance of freshness and silky tannins. Outstanding power wave with a long delicious conclusion.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 13.5%