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. Had a 2nd bottle 70 weeks later on 20th January 2025 with consistent notes. Not as funky as the tasting in 2023.
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. Had a 2nd bottle 70 weeks later on 20th January 2025 with consistent notes. Not as funky as the tasting in 2023.
Jul 30th, 2023
Hurray for medium weight, unforced, perfectly balanced cool climate Chardonnay. Could age if you can keep your hands off it. Very good VFM.
Hurray for medium weight, unforced, perfectly balanced cool climate Chardonnay. Could age if you can keep your hands off it. Very good VFM.
Jun 2nd, 2018
Leesy, with vanilla oak over ripe citrus (orange, lemons) and stony white fruit core. Good concentration of minerality and ripe fruit.
Leesy, with vanilla oak over ripe citrus (orange, lemons) and stony white fruit core. Good concentration of minerality and ripe fruit.
Aug 12th, 2014
Beechworth, North East, Victoria, Australia
