Giant Steps Wombat Creek Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2021 Tua Rita with 16% in amphora and

with 16% in amphora and 18% in concrete

It has very integrated oak

together with leaves and bark and a hint of orange cream

Very pretty now but even better in three or four years

with jammy

Giant Steps Wombat Creek Chardonnay, Yarra Valley, 2021 Tua Rita with 16% in amphora andFrom the highest altitude vineyard in the Yarra on volcanic loam soils, Wombat Creek really walks to its own beat. The lemony vibrancy typical to Chardonnay in this region is present, but here it's more like the whole lemon (flesh, rind, juice)round, fleshy and pithy. There are white orchard blossoms, nashi pear and minerally, saline characters. The palate is tightly structured, yet beautifully balanced, walking a tightrope of power and delicacy. It's