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It was a matrimony between an American biochemist and the founder of Margaret River Devils Lair, that set the scene for one of the nation's most illustrious estates. A member of the Top 1OO Wineries of World, Giant Steps were established 1997, with a view to assembling an elite range of limited release Yarra Valley vintages. Crafted from the fruit of superior sites, some yielding just a few hundred cases each year, these are exclusive editions from bespoke parcels of elite terroir, bearing the curiously cryptic monikers of precious blocks of vine, Gruyere Farm, Applejack and Wombat Creek. Fashioned for aficianados of the euro style, defined by their winsome fruit and graceful tannins, the Giant Steps single vineyard range are all distinct for their expression of place, each articulate of a unique soil and influence of clime... Big wines from little vineyards»
Yal Yal
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Yal Yal
Yal Yal Estate is a picturesque, boutique estate vineyard, planted to some spectacular terroirs on Mornington Peninsula

Yal Yal vineyard is tucked away into the valley amongst the rolling hills of Merricks. Only a five minute drive to the beach, the property gently slopes down the hill and abuts twenty acres of untrammeled bush, which is largely impenetrable and full of native animals and bird life. The vineyard resounds with the sounds of kookaburra's calling and koala's seeking their mates. An old wallaby can often be found at dusk hopping between the vines. Working closely alongside renowned winemaker Sandro Mosele, Liz and Simon Gillies launched the Yal Yal Road label in 2010.

Yal Yal

A year in the vineyard is an exciting and romantic journey, sometimes demanding, but always a rich and rewarding experience. Working amongst the vines through the seasons is an experience to be savored. Whether it be pruning through the cold winter months, waiting for bud burst in spring, watching verasion unfold as birds are chased out from the nets over summer, or best of all, tipping harvest buckets full of delicious fruit into the back of the tractor in early autumn, it is a journey that the people of Yal Yal want to share with you.

Nestled between Westernport and Port Phillip Bays, fronting the grandeur of tempestuous Bass Strait, Mornington's unique cool maritime climes create the perfect place to grow grapes and make good wine. The hills and beachscapes around Yal Yal are populated with the most wonderful vineyards.

Originally planted in 1997, the Yal Yal property has been trained since establishment to focus on low yielding, single vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir wines which can reflect the unique character of Yal Yal's terroir. Prior to the inaugural 2009 vintage, the Yal Yal harvests were sold to distinguished Mornington wineries. In 2009, the pick of the Yal Yal crop was set aside for the first Yal Yal Rd Chardonnay.

Yal Yal

Released to resounding critical acclaim, Yal Yal Rd's first edition of Chardonnay sold out in six months. Crafted by the eminent Mornington specialist Sandro Mosele, Yal Yal's crop of Pinot Noir received a breathtaking 94 points from gentleman James Halliday, it sold out within three months.

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