Giant Steps Pinot Noir Circle of Fifths 2024

96 Points, Wine Spectator
This is juicy up front, with generous notes of plum, cherry and bluberry, but the savory, umami thread of porcini, loamy earth and hinoki accents is what sets this wine apart. Herbal details of sage bay leaf and palo santo, along with malty Assam, leave a strong impression on the finish, where the tannins firm up slightly. Drink now thru 2039. Only 475 cases imported.

96 Points, James Halliday
A blend of all the single-vineyard wines and mainly from the vineyards in the Upper Yarra. 40% whole bunches. Gently brooding with aromas of wild black cherries and raspberries along with some whole-bunch–derived fennel seed spice and a touch of violets. Concentrated, with far more stuffing than the Yarra Pinot. Ripe, suave tannins ensure this will be worth cellaring for at least five to eight years.

95 Points, James Suckling
This delicate and perfumed pinot is a blend of equal parts from five single-vineyard bottlings. Aromas of maraschino cherries, crushed stones, hibiscus, violets and flowers. The palate is mid-weighted with tightly wound tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of blackberry bushes, blueberries, red apple skins and spices. Drink or hold.