Giaconda Chardonnay 2010

Rick Kinzbrunner's notes - The nose has typical Giaconda characters - hints of meal; matchstick and minerals with overtones of toasty oak. The 2008 while slightly more refined and elegant (due to earlier picking in cooler conditions) combines all the best aspects of the 04; 05 and 06 vintages and still maintains the length and power on the finish which is a Giaconda hallmark. This could be the most refined Giaconda Chardonnay for years, but still embodies the usual drive and power.

Wine Advocate (#189): This 2008 Chardonnay has incredibly intense aromas of peach blossom, golden delicious apple, pineapple, meal, struck match, ginger shortbread, fennel seed and white pepper going into some pleasantly funky aromas with some air. The medium to full-bodied palate is crisp, very tight and very concentrated with a very long finish giving some minerality. In short, this is a beautiful wine. I tried this one from screwcap and cork - the cork is just a shade more open at the moment, but there's not much difference. 97 points. Drink 2012 though 2021+.

Country: Australia
Producer: Giaconda
Region: Beechworth