The 2024 Circle of Fifths Chardonnay marks an exciting new chapter for Giant Steps under the guidance of winemaker Melanie Chester, blending elements from their renowned single-vineyard sites into one expressive wine. Sourced from across the Yarra Valley—Tarraford, Sexton, Primavera, Applejack, and Bastard Hill—the wine offers a regional snapshot rather than a single-site lens. Fruit is handpicked, whole bunch pressed, wild fermented in French oak puncheons (15% new), and matured on full lees without stirring to enhance depth and texture. The 2024 vintage delivered moderate yields, vibrant acidity, and concentrated fruit, resulting in a Chardonnay bursting with citrus and stone fruit, subtle oak spice, and striking balance. A compelling new release that sits comfortably alongside the estate’s single-vineyard icons.