2017 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay
"The secret – if there is one – to Giaconda chardonnay is the depth of complexity achieved. It is a thing of wonder to get lost in, as you wander through layer upon layer of stone fruits, citrus and grilled nuts, almond cream, spice and then gently embedded oak. Luscious. Intriguing. Stylish."
- Jeni Port
98+ Points - Angus Hughson, Vinous
A young and tightly focused wine of exceptional density, the 2017 is an absolute powerhouse. A banger. Youthfully tight, the oak imprint is a little raw at this stage, but that will come back into balance in time. Granitic minerality provides depth. This is so good. Time will tell how high this will climb.
98 points - Huon Hooke, The Real Review
Medium to full yellow colour and a voluminous bouquet of chicken stock, toasty nuts, smoky sulfides and many other nuances. Full-bodied and extremely rich, with an impressive array of flavours loaded into a gutsy, power-packed wine. Such is the richness of fruit it seems almost sweet. An opulent wine, chock-a-block with flavour.
98 points - James Halliday
The sheer power and depth of this wine is unique, no other Australian chardonnay can rival it. Its balance of stone fruit, grilled nuts and citrussy acidity is impeccable, transforming into the extreme length of the palate. Will live forever. Drink by 2032.
98 points - James Suckling
A bold, rich and concentrated chardonnay with intense grilled-peach, lemon and flinty complexity, as well as toasted-hazelnut aromas. The palate has a very rich and powerful core of ripe fruit. Long, pithy drive to the fresh, flavorful finish. Drink or hold.
"The secret – if there is one – to Giaconda chardonnay is the depth of complexity achieved. It is a thing of wonder to get lost in, as you wander through layer upon layer of stone fruits, citrus and grilled nuts, almond cream, spice and then gently embedded oak. Luscious. Intriguing. Stylish."
- Jeni Port
98+ Points - Angus Hughson, Vinous
A young and tightly focused wine of exceptional density, the 2017 is an absolute powerhouse. A banger. Youthfully tight, the oak imprint is a little raw at this stage, but that will come back into balance in time. Granitic minerality provides depth. This is so good. Time will tell how high this will climb.
98 points - Huon Hooke, The Real Review
Medium to full yellow colour and a voluminous bouquet of chicken stock, toasty nuts, smoky sulfides and many other nuances. Full-bodied and extremely rich, with an impressive array of flavours loaded into a gutsy, power-packed wine. Such is the richness of fruit it seems almost sweet. An opulent wine, chock-a-block with flavour.
98 points - James Halliday
The sheer power and depth of this wine is unique, no other Australian chardonnay can rival it. Its balance of stone fruit, grilled nuts and citrussy acidity is impeccable, transforming into the extreme length of the palate. Will live forever. Drink by 2032.
98 points - James Suckling
A bold, rich and concentrated chardonnay with intense grilled-peach, lemon and flinty complexity, as well as toasted-hazelnut aromas. The palate has a very rich and powerful core of ripe fruit. Long, pithy drive to the fresh, flavorful finish. Drink or hold.
"The secret – if there is one – to Giaconda chardonnay is the depth of complexity achieved. It is a thing of wonder to get lost in, as you wander through layer upon layer of stone fruits, citrus and grilled nuts, almond cream, spice and then gently embedded oak. Luscious. Intriguing. Stylish."
- Jeni Port
98+ Points - Angus Hughson, Vinous
A young and tightly focused wine of exceptional density, the 2017 is an absolute powerhouse. A banger. Youthfully tight, the oak imprint is a little raw at this stage, but that will come back into balance in time. Granitic minerality provides depth. This is so good. Time will tell how high this will climb.
98 points - Huon Hooke, The Real Review
Medium to full yellow colour and a voluminous bouquet of chicken stock, toasty nuts, smoky sulfides and many other nuances. Full-bodied and extremely rich, with an impressive array of flavours loaded into a gutsy, power-packed wine. Such is the richness of fruit it seems almost sweet. An opulent wine, chock-a-block with flavour.
98 points - James Halliday
The sheer power and depth of this wine is unique, no other Australian chardonnay can rival it. Its balance of stone fruit, grilled nuts and citrussy acidity is impeccable, transforming into the extreme length of the palate. Will live forever. Drink by 2032.
98 points - James Suckling
A bold, rich and concentrated chardonnay with intense grilled-peach, lemon and flinty complexity, as well as toasted-hazelnut aromas. The palate has a very rich and powerful core of ripe fruit. Long, pithy drive to the fresh, flavorful finish. Drink or hold.
VINTAGE - 2017
PRODUCER - Giaconda
VARIETAL - Chardonnay
COUNTRY - Australia
REGION - Beechworth, Vic
BOTTLE SIZE - 750ml
ABV - 13.0%
