Halliday Wine Companion’s 2025 ‘Winery of the Year’

Applejack Pinot Noir ‘Pinot Noir of the Year’

We typically love all of the wines, but special mention must go to the Applejack Pinot Noir which was crowned ‘Pinot Noir of the Year’ (with 98 points) in the 2025 Halliday Wine Companion which was released last week (early August, 2024). Giant Steps were also awarded ‘Winery of the Year’ - great recognition of the quality of this producer and their wines which seem to get better and better each release.

We are taking orders now with stock due to us by August 22nd. Please see notes and pricing below.

A selection of these wines will be open for tasting Saturday August 24th 12-6pm.

“The 2023 growing seasons was one of the coldest and latest on record, helping the vineyards produce wines of wonderful purity and tension. The long, cool ripening period and wet spring, the third La Niña in a row, led to a very steady walk into harvest. Challenging flowering conditions yielded below-average crop levels, but cool conditions and mild ripening allowed for a lovely accumulation of flavour and tannin development.” Giant Steps.

“I think you will notice the crystalline texture and pure voices of the Chardonnays, while the Pinots have a wonderful fleshiness and perfume.” Winemaker Melanie Chester