{"title":"Giaconda","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover Giaconda, one of Australia’s most revered wineries. Shop world-class Beechworth Chardonnay and Shiraz prized for intensity, finesse, and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"2023-giaconda-estate-vineyard-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2023 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia’s first 100-point score awarded to a white table wine!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe La\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Niña\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e trinity of 2021, 22 and 23 is now complete. This new release combines the power of the 2021 vintage with the fruit and matchstick of 2022, albeit in a slightly more subtle form. A cooler vintage during 2023 has delivered a wine that is at total ease with itself, relaxed, complete and as close to perfection as I can remember. All the components are like 1,000 voices singing as one, synchronicity! No doubt everyone will have their favourite of the past three years and this is clearly mine!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eGiaconda Vineyard \u0026amp; Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\"\u003e750mL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\"\u003eAustralia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eState\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\"\u003eVictoria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Beechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\"\u003e2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlc\/Vol\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\"\u003eScrew Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003e2025-2043\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"What a wine. The sheer intensity of flavor here is astonishing—it penetrates the palate and soars long into the memory.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\u003ccite\u003eErin Larkin\u003cbr\u003eThe Wine Advocate\u003cbr\u003e2023 Estate Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736126779755,"sku":"SK58371462","price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/Giaconda_Estate_Vineyard_Chardonnay_750ml_6720adc0-e3bd-4774-8d5e-917649ba2611.webp?v=1767587476"},{"product_id":"2010-giaconda-estate-vineyard-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2010 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 class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest Chardonnay - James Halliday, Australian Wine Companion 2014. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine of the year and best Chardonnay - Nick Stock, Good Wine Guide 2013.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWine of the year - Phillip Rich, Financial Review Magazine, 30 November 2012.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur first Chardonnay completely fermented and aged underground in the cave. This means a slower and more even ageing process, combined with the cooler season this has resulted in a wine with very long ageing potential. The wine has a signature nose of matchstick and meal with powerful underlying minerality. While similar in style to 2008 this wine is a little more racy with slightly less oak showing at this stage. The palate is highly refined and harks back to some of our best vintages from the 90s. The fruit is powerful but very well integrated with the other components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This is an unbelievable wine that will only grow in stature over the coming years. As for comparison to previous vintages? The best until now was the 2018, but the 2021 is tighter, more focused and even, if you can believe it, longer. My heart (and money) is here, by a whisker. What a phenomenal wine. 100 points.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ccite\u003eErin Larkin The Wine Advocate\u003c\/cite\u003e\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":52736134578539,"sku":"SK74062421","price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2010_Giaconda_Estate_Vineyard_Chardonnay_750ml_cdf4afbb-f720-4223-ad12-f60abc2aaaef.webp?v=1767587768"},{"product_id":"giaconda-estate-vineyard-chardonnay","title":"2017 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017 is a stellar year for chardonnay from an excellent growing season. Gold with a vivid green edge. Subtle aromatics of matchstick, white peach and nectarine combine with waxy lemon peel, wet stones and hazelnuts. A virtual cornucopia of salivating aromas and flavours. The palate has precision with ever present mineral notes that create a lip-smacking, tangy finish. This chardonnay has great tension and nerve – a wine for the purists!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\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\u003eDrinking Window: 2017-2027\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\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":52736135299435,"sku":"SK12043565","price":595.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/yasuotu_1_5.webp?v=1767587794"},{"product_id":"2018-giaconda-estate-vineyard-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2018 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStraw gold; exhibits 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. Multilayered, 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\n\u003cp\u003eDrinking Window: 2022-2042\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Breathtaking and mesmerizing. Struck flint reduction on another level of pyrotechnic presence and power. Crystalline structure as brilliant as fireworks illuminating a dark firmament. Powerful, inimitable, all-conquering. Yet tense and energetic. Line and length, other-worldly.\" - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ccite\u003eTyson Stelzer Wine Business Magazine  2018 Estate Vineyard Chardonnay\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736136675691,"sku":"SK73274660","price":419.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/yasuotu_1_5_6f190de6-f192-456a-ad3f-c85e2f42675d.webp?v=1767587849"},{"product_id":"2021-giaconda-estate-vineyard-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2021 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia’s first 100-point score awarded to a white table wine!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2021 Estate Vineyard Chardonnay follows on directly from the 2019, as no 2020 vintage was made due to bushfires. The winemaking remains consistent with previous vintages: hand-picked, lightly crushed, then basket pressed, fermented wild in oak in the gravity-flow cellar, matured for 18+ months in French oak (30% new), with 100% malolactic fermentation. The 2021 is backward and flinty at this stage, with a staggering flow of flavor across the palate. It has penetrating characters of saffron, yellow peach, preserved citrus, red apple skins, brine, crushed shells and Indian root spice. I acknowledge that I have a blind spot for high-quality oak. It is present here, but it is seamlessly integrated into and matched by the potency of the fruit presence. This is an unbelievable wine that will only grow in stature over the coming years. As for comparison to previous vintages? The best until now was the 2018, but the 2021 is tighter, more focused and even, if you can believe it, longer. My heart (and money) is here, by a whisker. What a phenomenal wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinery tasting note - Golden lime green in colour. An intensely focused bouquet of jasmine flower, white nectarines and grapefruit, galangal and a waft of peaty, toasty oak making its presence in a discrete manner. As it opens, flint and matchstick add another layer to this incredible aromatic show. Multi-layered white fruits power the palate, while spice notes compliment the tingling impact of minerality on the finish. Rapier sharp in its attack and precision; piercing long, clean and steely. The depth of palate and textural roundness is considerable. The finish is tensile, savoury and immensely satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol: 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure: Screw cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCellaring: 3-15 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736139592043,"sku":"SK47762154","price":450.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/Giaconda_Estate_Vineyard_Chardonnay_750ml_dfea90d3-50cf-4505-8e28-497ff6296c37.webp?v=1767587966"},{"product_id":"2022-giaconda-estate-vineyard-chardonnay-750ml","title":"2022 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAustralia’s first 100-point score awarded to a white table wine!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2022 Giaconda Chardonnay Estate Vineyard delivers remarkable intensity, focus, and energy in a compact yet powerful expression. 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. A true standout, elevating the bar set by the outstanding 2021 vintage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinery\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eGiaconda Vineyard \u0026amp; Winery\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal(s)\u003c\/strong\u003e: Chardonnay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\"\u003e750mL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\"\u003eAustralia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eState\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\"\u003eVictoria\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion\u003c\/strong\u003e: Beechworth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\"\u003e2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlc\/Vol\u003c\/strong\u003e: 13.5%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-key\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClosure Type\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\"\u003eScrew Cap\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"product-attribute__item-value\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan\u003e2024-2042\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__image-desc\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"mb-0 note1 show\"\u003eCritic tasting note: (2022 vintage) \"The nose is mineral- and saline-driven, with expressive stone fruit aromas supported by notes of flint, grapefruit pith, shortbread cookies and graphite. The palate is giving and expressive, with high-tension acidity, a generous mouthfeel and a long-lasting finish. Exceptionally well balanced, with a high level of sophistication. Excellent. Drink or hold. Screw cap.\" -\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eJames Suckling\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cmslanding__text-section\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736174981483,"sku":"SK53018047","price":495.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/Giaconda_Estate_Vineyard_Chardonnay_750ml_68e16238-59a8-4d22-a686-1522814a0dff.webp?v=1767588911"},{"product_id":"2023-giaconda-estate-vineyard-pinot-noir-750ml","title":"2023 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eALLOCATION ONLY - 1 bottle per order\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCall it nostalgia but this pinot reminds me of the late blooming 1989 and the deliciously perfumed 1995, combined! A potpourri of rose petal, red summer berries, roasted beetroot with an overlay of oak smoke and peat sitting nicely in the background, alongside a lighter touch of stem influence. Beautifully controlled tannins, redolent red berries and the essential textural roundness completes the package. Absolutely delicious and moreish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2023\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 13.8%\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork\u003cbr\u003eCellaring: 3-12 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Caillard MW\u003cbr\u003eThe Vintage Journal\u003cbr\u003e2021 Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\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.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeremy Oliver\u003cbr\u003eAustralian Wine Annual\u003cbr\u003e2017 Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\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. It’s long and elegant...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJeremy Oliver\u003cbr\u003eAustralian Wine Annual\u003cbr\u003e2012 Estate Pinot Noir\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736190775659,"sku":"SK72924414","price":148.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2021GiacondaEstateVineyardPinotNoir750mL_3151f56a-e484-466c-a73b-52db787e6f89.jpg?v=1767589252"},{"product_id":"2022-giaconda-beechworth-nebbiolo-750ml-1","title":"2022 Giaconda Beechworth Nebbiolo 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA powerful fruit-laden Nebbiolo that lifts this wine to a new high. Dark plums and cherries, violets, dewy rose petals at dawn and a zephyr of melted tar fills the glass. A sensory joy. Gobs of black fruit fill the palate, and a cavalcade of fine, drying tannins escort the wine on a long and enjoyable journey.  As the vines mature this release is certainly worthy of Giaconda’s best Nebbiolo release to date.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2022\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlcohol: 14.5%\u003cbr\u003eClosure: Cork \u003cbr\u003eCellaring: 5-20 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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Opulence is here in the form of honeysuckle, ripe fig, white peach, and a touch of apricot, wrapped in just the right amount of acidity to ensure the creaminess and roundness are not lost. The hero of this wine is the hidden gem, carrying all on its shoulders a perfectly judged phenolic structure. This not only lifts the wine but will ensure it ages\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexceptionally \u003c\/span\u003ewell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e: 2023\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\"Complex and engaging, and specifically, I like the core of flint and bright acidity it offers, to counterbalance the richness and spice on offer here.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Gary Walsh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Wine Front\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2023 Estate Vineyard Roussanne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736190841195,"sku":"SK97209267","price":115.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2023_Giaconda_Estate_Vineyard_Roussanne_7008fb30-abcd-4715-8bdc-31eb92cf683e.jpg?v=1767589255"},{"product_id":"2022-giaconda-nantua-shiraz-750ml","title":"2022 Giaconda Nantua 'Les Deux' Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003cp\u003eBright red cherry and roasted beetroot compete with exotic spices of white pepper, cinnamon, and sandalwood. 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This wine has been made from select parcels of fruit sourced from the exceptional Warner Vineyard.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 2022 is medium-bodied and already approachable as a young wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Medium-deep red with a good tint of purple and a sweetly ripe, almost slightly jammy aroma with lots of Rhône-ish spices adding to the lifted perfume. Cloves, pepper, mace and other spices, flowing through a long and elegant palate. More bunchy the longer it was in the glass, and very detailed. A very stylish shiraz indeed, drinking superbly already.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ccite\u003eHuon Hooke\u003cbr\u003eThe Real Review\u003cbr\u003e2019 Nantua Shiraz\u003c\/cite\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736190873963,"sku":"SK64120851","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/2022_Giaconda_Nantua_Shiraz_750ml_2cb66150-5701-4779-85c8-899206589123.jpg?v=1767589257"},{"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. 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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":52736214008171,"sku":"SK54394092","price":575.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/yasuotu_1_5_838dbb55-db82-437f-941b-7c9c2da7aef8.webp?v=1767590147"},{"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. 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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. 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