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. — 7 days 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. — 2 months ago

Keith Pajonas

9.3

high quality — 5 months ago

Kyle Katterjohn

9.6

KEK & Dad Napa. 2024. What fun. Great wines — 6 days ago

Nina Zie

8.9

Purple. Sweetish but good. — a month ago

Sean Townley

9.5

Has the nose of a Brunello right now. Very very good — 2 months ago

with Mairead

Andy Thomson

9.5

A stunning wine from my favourite durif winery. — 4 months ago

with Cheryl

Michael Sotiriou

8.9

Juicy, dark fruits. — a day ago

with Angelique

Donald Williams

9.5

Superb. Unusual example of Zinfandel: 100% Zin. — a month ago

with Bonnie

Ray Vanderhoff

9.0

Solid Washington State Cab. (Actually mostly Cabernet Sauvignon (84%). There is some Merlot (15%) and Petite Verdot (1%) blended in). Dark ruby color with purple highlights. Aromas of cherry, blackberry, black raspberry, rose petals and exotic spices. Same collection of fruits on the palate with additional notes of dark chocolate, fresh herbs, coffee and toasted oak. Nice hint of vanilla on the medium-plus finish. Well balanced, good acidity level and a bit lean and lighter bodied than many Cabs. (Refreshing change) Noticeable alcohol. With more bottle age, this wine should be even better. Thanks for sharing this one, Keith S! — 3 months ago