Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Description

Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2018 is a straw golden colour. The nose has hints of hazelnut, lime blossoms, white peaches with subtle notes of tangelo rind. This wine makes a powerful image on the palate with endless depth through the laters. A funky reduction to start, then a creamy textured element, followed by mineral notes. Fresh and elegant this chardonnay finishes strong. The sheer audacity of this wine is awe inspiring, it drills a hole through your palate, taking no prisoners, it’s on a mission to fly the banner for grand old-world chardonnays that have poise and sophistication. Giaconda vineyard was established by Rick Kinzbrunner, a mechanical engineer who became interested in wine in the early 1970’s. Rick then spent the next ten years working in the industry, travelling and following his passion for wine. After a brief stint in New Zealand, he studied at Davis University in California and worked at some of the most respected wineries in the Napa and Sonoma Valleys (namely Stag’s Leap, Simi and Matanzas Creek). In Europe he worked for the Moueix group in Bordeaux, co-owner of the fabled Chateau Petrus. The Finer Details Style – White Wine Varietal – Chardonnay Country – Australia Region – Beechworth, Victoria Vintage – 2018 Bottle Size – 750ml ABV – 13.5%