The Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay 2024 is a single-vineyard Chardonnay from the Yarra Valley in Victoria, Australia. The vineyard is located in a protected valley, which gives it a cooler microclimate than neighboring sites. The grapes are planted on a southerly facing slope, which helps to ripen them slowly and evenly. The wine is made in a traditional style, with whole-bunch pressing and barrel fermentation. The barrels are a mix of French oak, with 25% new. The wine is aged for 12 months in barrel before being bottled. The wine has a pale straw color with green hues. The nose is expressive with aromas of pink grapefruit, orange blossom, and coriander seeds. The palate is gently textured, saline, and structured, with flavors of citrus, white peach, and almond. The wine finishes zesty and long.e peach, and almond. The wine finishes zesty and long.