Giant Steps

Giant Steps Circle of Fifths Pinot Noir

Name: Giant Steps Circle of Fifths Pinot Noir
Brand: Giant Steps
SKU: 8169

Pinot Noir from Australia

$ 45.00

Bottle size: 750ml

Style: Red - Light and Perfumed

Region/Appellation: Yarra Valley

This delicate and perfumed pinot is a blend of equal parts from five single-vineyard bottlings. Aromas of maraschino cherries, crushed stones, hibiscus, violets and flowers. The palate is mid-weighted with tightly wound tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of blackberry bushes, blueberries, red apple skins and spices.

SKU: 8169 Category: Red Wine Tag: Red Wine Brand: Giant Steps

Description

Giant Steps

Giant Steps is a celebrated boutique winery in the Yarra Valley, renowned for its terroir-driven Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Established in 1997 by Australian wine pioneer Phil Sexton, the brand’s name is inspired by the iconic jazz album Giant Steps by John Coltrane. The winery focuses on producing elegant, site-specific wines that showcase the unique personality of each vineyard.

Founder & Team

Founder: Phil Sexton
Head of Winemaking & Viticulture: Melanie Chester

Philosophy

Giant Steps focuses on single vineyard expression, crafting wines that reflect the cool-climate terroir of the Yarra Valley. Each wine is elegant, balanced, and meticulously crafted to highlight its vineyard site.

Vineyards

Sexton Vineyard – steep slopes with intensely flavoured fruit
Applejack Vineyard – high altitude, fine and spicy profile
Primavera Vineyard – floral, fragrant Pinot Noir fruit
Tarraford Vineyard – cool microclimate Chardonnay and Syrah
Bastard Hill Vineyard – steep, elevated site with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir potential
Coal River Valley, Tasmania – unique cool-climate Pinot Noir source

Signature Wines

Pinot Noir and Chardonnay are the flagship wines, with single vineyard bottlings from Applejack, Sexton, and Primavera vineyards standing out. The winery also produces select varietals to showcase the breadth of the Yarra Valley’s terroir.

Accolades

Recognized among Australia’s elite cool-climate producers, Giant Steps has earned awards including Halliday Winery of the Year 2025 and top Pinot Noir accolades at leading wine competitions.