Bob McDonald

9.0

Grown in the gravelly soils of Beechworth in the foothills of the Australian Alps. Nearby neighbours would be Giaconda, possibly the best Chardonnay in Australia. This was leaner than ideal but certainly an ideal terroir for cool climate Chardonnay. Good acid and tension but to be critical it lacks a little mid palate fruit. This was the first of 4. Will be interesting to see how it develops. Good value at $35 AUD. — a month ago

Anthony Lombardi

9.2

A one of a kind wine. One of the only producers in the Provençal Alps. The blend is 50% Syrah, 30% Mourvèdre, 10% Grenache 10% Cabernet. All of the fruit was lost in the 2017 vintage, so other vignerons throughout Provence provided fruit & this Cuvee Speciale was born. Ripe forest berries & smoke. Wonderfully textured & layered. Pick one up if you find one. — 4 years ago

Molly Anderson

8.9

Deep red color. From the Italian side of the Swiss alps. 100% petit rouge. Caramel aromas. Super fruity beginning, berries but not too sweet. Light tannins.
Real delicious.
From Matt. — 5 years ago

with Simon

Clay Bullwinkel

9.3

Excellent Italian Alps Nebbiolo. — 10 months ago

Ceccherini Cristiano

9.4

Such a hard wine to get hold of this was
Not necessarily expensive, but it has such a long story behind that i can't even start
If you know Elisabetta Foradori this guy, mr Zierock, was her first husband and probably not a well mannered either
He was a strong biodynamic Steiner believer for my understanding and i truly thought this wine was going to be just off for some silly reason
On the other hand i find still a crisp fruit, there definitely been skin contact, such a chalky mineral that emphasises the ginger, the smokiness, the honeycomb and the very long after taste
Better when room temperature
I just cant believe that the legend of the Alps mountains has actually delivered so well
Just hope we could all think twice before putting anything else than fermented grape juice into winemaking
A very special bottle i had been holding on for such a long time..a real treasure..exciting emotion!! — 3 years ago

Anthony

9.3

amazing flavor! Italian Alps represents huge! — 5 years ago

Casey Dienel

9.0

Fresh and clean, pairs well with Riverdale — 5 years ago

Bob McDonald

9.2

Struck match, leesy, peach and nectarine, balanced oak in the background. This is the little brother of Giaconda which is regarded by many as being the best Chardonnay in Australia, made by Rick Kinzbrunner In Beechworth in the foothills of the Australian Alps. Grown in gravelly soils. Most winemakers would be happy to have this as their best effort, but this is Giaconda. — a year ago

Josh Morgenthau

9.2

Wow. Beautiful tawny red. Pure pure pine essence. With that fresh green pine note. The smell of hiking through a pine forest. Not too sweet or syrupy at all, with a fine astringent finish. Very cool. — 4 years ago

Roy Goble

9.0

After a long drive over the Swiss Alps it’s nice to relax by Lake Como with a simple Pinot Grigio. — 5 years ago