{"title":"Giaconda","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGiaconda is one of the country’s great wine producers, producing one of Australia’s greatest chardonnays. It was founded by mechanical engineer Rick Kinzbrunner in '82 and is devoted to organic viticulture and traditional winemaking such as gravity flow, wild fermentations and no filtration. Central to this philosophy is an underground cellar, dug out of solid granite, creating steady year-round temperatures that lead to prolonged and gentle fermentation. Slowly, since the ’07 vintage, Rick’s son, Nathan, has been stepping up. Nathan and Rick make all the big decisions together, like planting nebbiolo; they sat atop the La Mora hillside in Barolo in ’08 and decided there and then, planting it 2 years later. More recently they decided to reconnect with roussanne, planting it on the warmer aspects of the Giaconda Vineyard. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e-JENI PORT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2012-giaconda-estate-vineyard-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2012 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col lg:flex-row mb-8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lg:w-3\/5 lg:pl-6\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms-block font-arial mt-8 font-arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA deep hue of green and gold defines this wine - one of intensity and depth. Aromas of peach, oatmeal, subtle notes of charred peat, seasoned by complex lees derived characters ('the good dirt') with flashes of matchstick. The palate has intense fruit power in the spectrum of nectarine to peach stone fruits is deftly laced with complex seasoned oak that adds a zesty orange rind and ginger component to the wine. Powerful and long, the 2012 will be more immediately appealing given the sheer unadulterated intensity of the wine. This wine is an essay in depth and balance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Gleaming green-gold; the bouquet has the hallmark edge of struck flint, adding immeasurably to its complexity, but also laying the way for the palate to follow; here is a chardonnay that stands apart and aloof from all other chardonnays in Australia; its power is as formidable, and as hard to explain as, a black hole in space. It just is. Talking about its balance is far easier, for there is an inexorable logic about the way the fruit, oak and acid are so seamlessly married to each other.\" - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2015, 98 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This sumptuous but evenly balanced chardonnay unfolds a complex, smoky bouquet whose fresh grapefruit, melon and white peach-like aromas are tightly knit with scents of matchstick and mineral, smoked meats and buttery, nougat-like vanilla oak backed by suggestions of musk, cinnamon and rose water. It’s long and lustrous, with sappy, mouthwatering flavours of melon, lemon and grapefruit oil seamlessly integrated into a unctuous but tightly focused palate that finishes with a gentle, soft acidity. It might lack the raw emphasis of recent vintages, but is clearly from the same site and is almost certain to develop more strength and character.\" - Jeremy Oliver, Australian Wine Annual 2015, 97 points\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330321907907,"sku":"SK66881277","price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/GiacondaEstateVineyardChardonnay750mlCork_cf311561-9924-4415-b7d5-10dd328b1a55.png?v=1784131845"},{"product_id":"2012-giaconda-nebbiolo-750ml","title":"2012 Giaconda Nebbiolo 750ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiaconda 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter returning to Australia in 1980 to take up a position as assistant winemaker at Brown Brothers in Milawa, Rick purchased land in the nearby Beechworth wine region - at the foothills of the beautiful North-East Victorian Alps. Planting commenced in 1982 and the property is now devoted solely to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz. A separate planting of Nebbiolo has also been established close to the Beechworth township at Red Hill. Total area under vines at the Giaconda Estate Vineyard is now 4 hectares. Annual wine production is approximately 2,500 dozen bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCranberry red in colour; earthy and noble with a delightful aroma of sweet tar mingling with a flourish of dewy rose garden. As it opens up, old polished leather notes appear and augment the bright red cherry fruit. Supple and fruitful on the palate; packed with gobs of spiced red berry fruit dusted with a moreish layer of fine savoury tannins enabling a palate with both focus and length. It is fair to say this really nails the nomenclature of nebbiolo - rose petal and tar. This wine reeks of complexity, balance and nobility. Its sheer class and poise are obvious from the very first tasting. It certainly breaks new ground for nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 14.5%\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork only\u003cbr\u003eCellaring: 7-20 years\u003cbr\u003eSource: Beechworth GI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Beautiful fragrant red cherry strawberry, hint marzipan, roasted walnut aromas with hints of dark chocolate. Very impressive with lovely density, silkyiness and torque if that’s not a contradiction!\"\u003ccite\u003eAndrew Caillard MW\u003cbr\u003eThe Vintage Journal\u003cbr\u003e2019 Nebbiolo\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Yum. This is real nebbiolo, with cherry, black-truffle, earth and walnut aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied with a solid center-palate and chewy tannins. Powerful finish. Real deal here.\"\u003ccite\u003eJames Suckling\u003cbr\u003ewww.jamessuckling.com\u003cbr\u003e2019 Nebbiolo\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"A must-have for nebbiolo lovers. Its colour is, as expected, light and bright, the bouquet with spices spilling everywhere, but with varietal fruit that comes into play, loud and clear, on the finely crafted blend of sour cherries and cigar box on the long palate.\"\u003ccite\u003eJames Halliday\u003cbr\u003eAustralian Wine Companion\u003cbr\u003e2017 Nebbiolo\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"JC FINE WINES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330349727939,"sku":null,"price":149.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/2012GiacondaNebbiolo750ml.png?v=1729488580"},{"product_id":"2012-giaconda-estate-vineyard-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2012 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur Pinot Noir is a 50\/50% blend of fruit from the Yarra Valley and our own Estate Vineyard site. The wine is tank fermented and then tansferred to French oak (approximately 25% new. The wine is aged in oak for a slightly shorter period of 16 months to maintain freshness and vibrancy. This wine is matured deep underground in our granite maturation cave.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld fashioned magenta colour; Satsuma plums, twigs, cold tea and exotic spice notes of cinnamon and mandarin rind. Brooding and mysterious with a captivating aroma. It has elements reminiscent of '89 and '92 with additional layers of complexity. The initial palate impact provides ripe plum notes with a striking corset of fine savoury tannin that focuses and defines the wine. Powerful yet elegant, ripe but not sweet, it will require time for the wine to unravel its hidden magic. Without question the most complex and beautiful structured Pinot to come from Giaconda.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e-Giaconda Wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrinking Window: 2014-2032\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JC FINE WINES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330394816707,"sku":null,"price":169.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/giacondapinotnoir201222.png?v=1715646140"},{"product_id":"2019-giaconda-estate-vineyard-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2019 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eExhibits intense characters of white peach, hazelnut, matchstick, lime blossom and subtle notes of tangelo rind. A powerful impact on the palate with endless depth as you peel back the layers; funky reduction then a creamy textured element followed by mineral notes of wet river pebbles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2021-2039\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMultilayered, fresh and elegant with tremendous persistence that finishes with strong mineral aromatics. 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330398519491,"sku":"SK54394092","price":575.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/2013_Giaconda_Estate_Vineyard_Chardonnay_750ml_6eecb50e-f20f-47b1-ac61-8bc5cb1cda84.webp?v=1784078237"},{"product_id":"2015-giaconda-estate-vineyard-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2015 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col lg:flex-row mb-8\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lg:w-3\/5 lg:pl-6\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cms-block font-arial mt-8 font-arial\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor some, the 2015 Chardonnay reached a summit that Rick had long been climbing. They've found a new mountain, higher than the last, and successfully climbed that also. Finesse with bright acidity; complex notes of hazelnut, funky, matchstick, tightly wound stone fruit and intense mineral notes push the wine to an extraordinary length on the palate. Certainly among the greatest ever Giaconda Chardonnays. Simply jaw dropping, the tensile length on the palate is a reflection of superb vintage conditions. Destined to live for a long time!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe winery, barrel maturation cave and bottling facility are all set up for gravity flow. This means the wines are very rarely pumped or manipulated mechanically. Instead they are gently moved by gravity or gas pressure during the entire wine making process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the case of Chardonnay, the fruit is hand-picked, lightly crushed and then basket pressed - before being transferred to French oak barrels (approximately 30% new) for fermentation and ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay are aged in French oak for almost two years - deep underground in the granite maturation cave, which can be seen below. This cave offers optimal conditions for fermentation and ageing with a stable temperature of 16 degrees centigrade and naturally high humidity all year round.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330398552259,"sku":"SK91551778","price":448.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/yasuotu_1_5_b87572aa-156b-4a11-ba4d-849e25a41a1d.webp?v=1784137846"},{"product_id":"2019-giaconda-nebbiolo-750ml","title":"2019 Giaconda Nebbiolo 750ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiaconda 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter returning to Australia in 1980 to take up a position as assistant winemaker at Brown Brothers in Milawa, Rick purchased land in the nearby Beechworth wine region - at the foothills of the beautiful North-East Victorian Alps. Planting commenced in 1982 and the property is now devoted solely to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz. A separate planting of Nebbiolo has also been established close to the Beechworth township at Red Hill. Total area under vines at the Giaconda Estate Vineyard is now 4 hectares. Annual wine production is approximately 2,500 dozen bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCranberry red in colour; earthy and noble with a delightful aroma of sweet tar mingling with a flourish of dewy rose garden. As it opens up, old polished leather notes appear and augment the bright red cherry fruit. Supple and fruitful on the palate; packed with gobs of spiced red berry fruit dusted with a moreish layer of fine savoury tannins enabling a palate with both focus and length. It is fair to say this really nails the nomenclature of nebbiolo - rose petal and tar. This wine reeks of complexity, balance and nobility. Its sheer class and poise are obvious from the very first tasting. It certainly breaks new ground for nebbiolo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 14.5%\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork only\u003cbr\u003eCellaring: 7-20 years\u003cbr\u003eSource: Beechworth GI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Beautiful fragrant red cherry strawberry, hint marzipan, roasted walnut aromas with hints of dark chocolate. Very impressive with lovely density, silkyiness and torque if that’s not a contradiction!\"\u003ccite\u003eAndrew Caillard MW\u003cbr\u003eThe Vintage Journal\u003cbr\u003e2019 Nebbiolo\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Yum. This is real nebbiolo, with cherry, black-truffle, earth and walnut aromas and flavors. It’s full-bodied with a solid center-palate and chewy tannins. Powerful finish. Real deal here.\"\u003ccite\u003eJames Suckling\u003cbr\u003ewww.jamessuckling.com\u003cbr\u003e2019 Nebbiolo\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"A must-have for nebbiolo lovers. Its colour is, as expected, light and bright, the bouquet with spices spilling everywhere, but with varietal fruit that comes into play, loud and clear, on the finely crafted blend of sour cherries and cigar box on the long palate.\"\u003ccite\u003eJames Halliday\u003cbr\u003eAustralian Wine Companion\u003cbr\u003e2017 Nebbiolo\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"JC FINE WINES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330423095491,"sku":null,"price":129.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/2019GiacondaNebbiolo750mL.png?v=1714736161"},{"product_id":"2021-giaconda-estate-vineyard-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2021 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiaconda 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter returning to Australia in 1980 to take up a position as assistant winemaker at Brown Brothers in Milawa, Rick purchased land in the nearby Beechworth wine region - at the foothills of the beautiful North-East Victorian Alps. Planting commenced in 1982 and the property is now devoted solely to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz. A separate planting of Nebbiolo has also been established close to the Beechworth township at Red Hill. Total area under vines at the Giaconda Estate Vineyard is now 4 hectares. Annual wine production is approximately 2,500 dozen bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"western\"\u003eDamp earth, rose petal, red to black cherry-spiced with cinnamon, star anise and a hint of clove. A powerful underbelly of savoury tannins carry the exotic red fruit compote on a lingering journey. Structured like an classic old-fashioned Burgundy with a structural integrity that will see this evolve into an stunning wine, given several more years in the cellar. Our advice - give it time as the wait will be well worth it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13.8%\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eCellaring: 3-12 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Beautifully balanced Pinot Noir with strawberry, raspberry, red cherry, hint chinotto fruits, fine chalky\/al dente textures. Wonderful voluminous Pinot Noir with superb concentration and mineral torque. One of the finest of the 2021 Australian vintage.\"\u003ccite\u003eAndrew Caillard MW\u003cbr\u003eThe Vintage Journal\u003cbr\u003e2021 Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Long and laye slowly unfolding earthy, meaty scents of small berries, citrus oil, sweet cherries and underbrush. Becoming smooth and velvety, its pristine palate effortlessly combines small berry, plum and cherry flavour with tight-grained polished oak and slatey tannins, finishing with drive, balance and a savoury aspect.\"\u003ccite\u003eJeremy Oliver\u003cbr\u003eAustralian Wine Annual\u003cbr\u003e2017 Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/cite\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"Artfully balanced and focused, this exceptional pinot reveals a deeply floral and earthy bouquet whose heady perfume of dark cherries, plums and charcuterie meat undertones reveals cranberry-like nuances. 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Elegant and polished with savoury red fruits dominating the palate making for a devilishly complex and highly aromatic composition. Almost too complex to describe at this stage this vintage certainly sits at the very top of all recent Warner Vineyard releases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JC FINE WINES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43330430664899,"sku":null,"price":99.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/IMG-7524.png?v=1741419063"},{"product_id":"2021-giaconda-beechworth-nebbiolo-750ml","title":"2021 Giaconda Beechworth Nebbiolo 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease date - 15th of April 2024 (8:00am).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoasted chestnuts, rose petal, forest floor undergrowth, dark orange chocolate and tar. A combination of Amphorae and geriatric oak have been used for Élevage. Scintillating tannins compliment the pristine fruit. A truly magnificent wine achieved through a lot of hard work and years of observation and persistence to bring the magic of quintessential Nebbiolo alive!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 14.5%\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork only\u003cbr\u003eCellaring: 7-20 years\u003cbr\u003eSource: Beechworth GI\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine making should be subtle and always seek balance - this should never seek to dominate the Terroir or characteristics of any given vintage. Giaconda wines are hand-crafted according to basically a natural wine making process. To us this means indigenous yeasts are employed for fermentation, natural bacteria for Malolactic fermentation, French oak barrel ageing, minimal sulphur additions, and no filtration before bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the red wines, a combination of whole bunch and de-stemmed crushed fruit is transferred to large concrete tanks for fermentation. These wines remain on skins for an extended period to develop softer, finer tannins and more complexity; before being basket pressed and transferred to French oak barrels (up to 40% new in some cases) for ageing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur wines are aged in French oak for almost two years - deep underground in the granite maturation cave, which can be seen below. 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Giaconda Estate Vineyard \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShiraz is an apogee of inimitable power and weightlessness, unravelling across a raft of violet, clove, peppercorn, dried nori and blueberry fruit accents, before a second wave of graphite, tapenade and charcuterie comes into play. The feel is one of richness, yet the finish is energetic, taut and almost balletic, serving as a springboard to impressive length and longevity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiaconda 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter returning to Australia in 1980 to take up a position as assistant winemaker at Brown Brothers in Milawa, Rick purchased land in the nearby Beechworth wine region - at the foothills of the beautiful North-East Victorian Alps. Planting commenced in 1982 and the property is now devoted solely to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Shiraz. A separate planting of Nebbiolo has also been established close to the Beechworth township at Red Hill. Total area under vines at the Giaconda Estate Vineyard is now 4 hectares. Annual wine production is approximately 2,500 dozen bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDark red to coal black in colour. Notes of damp forest floor combine with a zephyr of savoury meats and campfire smoke, with raspberry and star anise notes lifted by the whole-bunch component. Round and rich with a satisfying fruit-laden palate of wild berries coming to the fore. The tannins are powder-fine and convey red fruits with a twist of spiced vanilla oak, long on the palate. Evocative and immensely complex, this finishes with a strong mineral and graphite impact. A wine that is destined to have a long future.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JC FINE WINES","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43383223713987,"sku":null,"price":119.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/4714\/4643\/files\/2019GiacondaEstateVineyardShiraz750mL_82562041-a4cf-45f6-adf8-41019f82c4b5.png?v=1721890398"},{"product_id":"2022-giaconda-estate-vineyard-roussanne","title":"2022 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Roussanne 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease date - 15th of April 2024 (8:00am).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike Lazarus, the Roussanne is back. A new site, planted on the Giaconda amphitheatre block! And it's better than ever before. Think back to our 'Aeolia' wine and then dial up the minerality with sheer depth and intensity of exotic fruits. It combines opulence of flavour with a salivating backbone of acidity and wet stone. This is how Roussanne should taste and will be one for the ages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 14.0%\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Screw cap\u003cbr\u003eCellaring: 3-15 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Our new plantings of Roussanne are proving to love their new site on the Estate Vineyard. 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Aromas of nectarine and musky peach skin leap from the glass, beautifully complemented by the refined influence of French oak and a striking flinty edge. Its lush, almost chewy texture is perfectly balanced by a vibrant streak of mouth-watering acidity, leading to a tight, exceptionally long finish. 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