Giaconda needs no introduction. It is one of Australia’s leading small estates. While the Estate Chardonnay has led the way, Giaconda’s two premium Shiraz, Estate and Warner Vineyard, are outstanding wines in their own right. Both reflect a Rhone Valley meets Australia philosophy. Stylistically, they share more in common with the hill of Hermitage than traditional Barossa Valley or Heathcote Shiraz.
For those who can’t quite stretch to the $80-$90 a bottle of the two premium Giaconda Shiraz, the McClay Road label represents excellent value. The only downside is that McClay Road is not released every year.
The 2009 McClay Road Shiraz is just starting to strut its stuff. Aromatically and in the mouth it is a ringer for a high quality northern Rhone wine – characuterie, hung game and cured meat are to the fore.
2009 GIACONDA McCLAY ROAD SHIRAZ
Producer: Giaconda
Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Region: Beechworth, Victoria
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $40.00
Date tasted: 26 January 2017
Tasting Note:
Deep crimson. Up-front nose of freshly ground black pepper, charcuterie, game/hung meat and olive tapenade. Dry, at the fuller end of medium bodied, tannins fully resolved, the gamey/ meaty character flows through to the palate which is intensely flavoured and complex. Absolutely a point and delicious. Northern Rhone meets Australia!
Score: 17.5/20
For those who can’t quite stretch to the $80-$90 a bottle of the two premium Giaconda Shiraz, the McClay Road label represents excellent value. The only downside is that McClay Road is not released every year.
The 2009 McClay Road Shiraz is just starting to strut its stuff. Aromatically and in the mouth it is a ringer for a high quality northern Rhone wine – characuterie, hung game and cured meat are to the fore.
2009 GIACONDA McCLAY ROAD SHIRAZProducer: Giaconda
Variety: Syrah/Shiraz
Region: Beechworth, Victoria
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $40.00
Date tasted: 26 January 2017
Tasting Note:
Deep crimson. Up-front nose of freshly ground black pepper, charcuterie, game/hung meat and olive tapenade. Dry, at the fuller end of medium bodied, tannins fully resolved, the gamey/ meaty character flows through to the palate which is intensely flavoured and complex. Absolutely a point and delicious. Northern Rhone meets Australia!
Score: 17.5/20
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