Bob McDonald

9.4

The perfect accompaniment to plum pudding. Very toffee and raisiny with intensity at 18.5% ABV. My son who rarely drinks anything loved it. Don’t worry. I’m sure I haven’t created a monster. He still went for his regular 10K run on Boxing Day. Rutherglen fortifieds are one of Australia’s gifts to the world of wine. — 2 days ago

Nathan Chong

9.0

Red fruit, cherry, hints of vanilla — a month ago

Michael Sotiriou

8.9

Juicy, dark fruits. — a month ago

with Angelique

Chad Puckett

9.0

Very easy sipper. Not overwhelming on the sweetness. But not overly dry either.  — 7 days ago

Jan A

9.5

Can use cellar time — a month ago

Kyle Katterjohn

9.6

KEK & Dad Napa. 2024. What fun. Great wines — a month ago

Bob McDonald

9.7

At my 2015 Chardonnay Challenge the Giaconda was a consensus 3rd. Easily the most smoky, sulphidic, struck match of the 6 wines. I loved it. On the palate a powerful wine. Opulent. This wine is becoming difficult to source and sells out in a flash upon release. — 4 months ago

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

Donald Williams

9.5

As always, a wonderful wine, great for Thanksgiving dinner at Gary’s. — a month ago

with Bonnie

Alan Hyde

9.1

A stunner from Atlas Peak. — 2 months ago