Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay 2024 freemark-abbey derives from the strong connection

derives from the strong connection between sheep farming and agriculture

the grapes quickly reach the winery

rounds things out with a marine

Armada is covered in large stones reminiscent of the great vineyards of the southern Rhône

Pear and nutty tones give way to minerality and a powerful

Giant Steps Tarraford Vineyard Chardonnay 2024 freemark-abbey derives from the strong connectionThe 2024 vintage was a more classic Yarra season. A cool start to spring and ideal flowering conditions led to good fruit set and moderate yields. December was cool and mild, with significant rainfall at New Year and during the first week of January, giving the vines a good drink leading into the heat of February. Mid to late February was drier and warmer than is common in the Yarra, leading to great ripening conditions with no disease pressure and