Giant Steps, Sexton Vineyard Chardonnay

Giant Steps is a distinguished member of the prestigious Jackson Family Wines portfolio, standing alongside celebrated global brands such as Verite and Lokoya. Located within Victoria's renowned Yarra Valley, the estate has been a global benchmark for expressive, cool-climate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir since its founding by Phil Sexton in 1998. Under the leadership of General Manager & Head Winemaker Melanie Chester, who now leads the day-to-day winemaking and viticulture, this reputation is powerfully underscored by its recent recognition as the Halliday Wine Companion Winery of the Year for 2025. The wines continue to be guided by the foundational philosophy of Steve Flamsteed, who now serves as Consulting Winemaker, and have collected over 34 trophies and 100 gold medals at major shows. While sharing the family's overarching commitment to terroir-driven excellence, Giant Steps carves its own distinct path through a dedicated single-vineyard philosophy, sustainable and regenerative farming, and minimalist winemaking in its state-of-the-art gravity-fed facility. The team meticulously handcrafts wines that are celebrated worldwide for their purity, finesse, and authentic sense of place. This approach has cemented the winery's reputation for producing some of Australia's most anticipated and trophy-winning wines, which can be experienced firsthand at its acclaimed Tasting Room in the heart of Healesville.