Giaconda Estate Chardonnay is rightfully considered to be the best example of its type in Australia. The wet 2011 vintage presented many challenges, but Chardonnay was one variety that seemed to prosper. On release, this wine was taut and unyielding, with a distinctive struck match character.
Six years on, the wine most definitely shows some development. The marked sulphide notes of youth have all but disappeared, stonefruit, apple/pear and nutty oak to the fore. On the palate, the wine seems to be a touch reserved at present, as if it is holding something back. Indeed, there’s plenty of structure here, enough to suggest that the wine us still on its upward curve. At present, it is a good, but not necessarily great wine.
2011 GIACONDA ESTATE CHARDONNAYProducer: Giaconda
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Beechworth, Victoria
ABV: 13.0%
Closure: Screw cap
Retail Price: $150.00
Date tasted: 26 August 2017
Tasting Note:
Bright lemon yellow. Direct nose of white nectarine, apple, grapefruit and subtle nutty oak. The struck match character of youth is not discernible at all. Takes some time to fill out, noticeable structure, white flowers, pear, nectarine, early suggestions of honeyed evolution. A bit simple on this showing – appears to be in a transitional phase.
Score: 16.5/20
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