Giaconda

Estate Vineyard Chardonnay

9.462 ratings
9.214 pro ratings
Beechworth, North East, Victoria, Australia
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Ian Burrows

Sommelier Atelier Crenn

9.6

Simple perfect. Ripe stone & orchard fruits, well judged oak and Smokey reductive notes. Still one of the best new world example of Chardonnay in that pleasant savory style.

Simple perfect. Ripe stone & orchard fruits, well judged oak and Smokey reductive notes. Still one of the best new world example of Chardonnay in that pleasant savory style.

Jun 4th, 2018
Julia van der Vink

Production Forlorn Hope Winery

8.3

2012. Oak :(

2012. Oak :(

May 11th, 2015
Col McBryde

Winemaker Some Young Punks Wines

9.3

Exceptional new world chard from a challenging vintage. ('11).

Exceptional new world chard from a challenging vintage. ('11).

Jan 18th, 2015
Wilfred Wong

Chief Storyteller, Wine.com

9.6

Such an amazing chardonnay! Medium straw color; wild aromas of sagebrush, dried citrus peel and stones, persistent and true, decidedly distinctive; medium bodied, tight and well built on the palate, lengthy and lasting; dry, excellent acidity, great balance; wild and crazy flavors beyond what most folks are used to, brazenly stoney, with a bitter citrus peel in the flavors; long finish, tightly would and impactful in the aftetaste. (Best Served: 2014-2020) One of the world's greatest Chardonnays! [Sourcing: Beechworth] [Winemaking Highlights: 100% barrel fermented (approximately 30% new French oak), 100% malolactic fermentation]; aged 22 months] #chardonnay #australia #giaconda #whitewine

Such an amazing chardonnay! Medium straw color; wild aromas of sagebrush, dried citrus peel and stones, persistent and true, decidedly distinctive; medium bodied, tight and well built on the palate, lengthy and lasting; dry, excellent acidity, great balance; wild and crazy flavors beyond what most folks are used to, brazenly stoney, with a bitter citrus peel in the flavors; long finish, tightly would and impactful in the aftetaste. (Best Served: 2014-2020) One of the world's greatest Chardonnays! [Sourcing: Beechworth] [Winemaking Highlights: 100% barrel fermented (approximately 30% new French oak), 100% malolactic fermentation]; aged 22 months] #chardonnay #australia #giaconda #whitewine

Jan 4th, 2015
Bob McDonald

This is the 2004 vintage. At a masked tasting several picked this as a burgundy. Is this Australia's best Chardonnay over Leeuwin? Depends on your style preference. This was more fuller bodied than usual. Lemon cream and minerals. 18+.

This is the 2004 vintage. At a masked tasting several picked this as a burgundy. Is this Australia's best Chardonnay over Leeuwin? Depends on your style preference. This was more fuller bodied than usual. Lemon cream and minerals. 18+.

Nov 23rd, 2014
Ollie Margan

2012

2012

May 21st, 2014
Scott C

Founder / Co-director SR Wine imports

8.7

Oaked style . Apples buttery gd

Oaked style . Apples buttery gd

Jan 30th, 2014
Adam Gäfvert

This is full of energy and almost electric. Green apple peel, stone fruit, ginger, cashew, matchstick. Would really benefit from food. Unique.

This is full of energy and almost electric. Green apple peel, stone fruit, ginger, cashew, matchstick. Would really benefit from food. Unique.

Jan 31st, 2023
Joe DAscoli

Winner of the night from the Legend Imports wine dinner at Peasant featuring a variety of beautiful wines from Australia that are not mollydooker penfolds or yellowtail.

This wine was described as Australian Montrachet and boy was that right. Anyone tasting blind would’ve picked burgundy.

Delicious.

Winner of the night from the Legend Imports wine dinner at Peasant featuring a variety of beautiful wines from Australia that are not mollydooker penfolds or yellowtail.

This wine was described as Australian Montrachet and boy was that right. Anyone tasting blind would’ve picked burgundy.

Delicious.

Aug 25th, 2022
John Van Trijp

World greatest Chardonnay blind tasting

World greatest Chardonnay blind tasting

Dec 6th, 2019