THE PRODUCER
Giaconda Estate Vineyard, located in Victoria, Australia, is one of the
country's most revered wine producers, renowned for its exceptional quality and
meticulous craftsmanship. Established by Rick Kinzbrunner in 1982, Giaconda has
gained an international reputation for producing some of Australia's most
desirable wines. The estate is particularly famous for its Chardonnay, which is
often compared to the finest white Burgundies, as well as its complex and
elegant Shiraz. The winery's philosophy focuses on low-intervention, biodynamic
practices that highlight the unique terroir of the Beechworth region. With a
commitment to excellence, Giaconda wines are celebrated for their depth,
balance, and distinctive character, making them highly sought after by
collectors and enthusiasts worldwide.

THE WINE
The Giaconda Estate Vineyard Shiraz is a standout from one of Australia's most
esteemed wineries, making it highly sought after both domestically and
internationally. The wine is highly regarded for its deep, vibrant color and
intricate bouquet, where aromas of plum and dark berries intertwine with hints
of forest floor, smoked meats, and delicate floral notes. On the palate, it
presents a rich and full-bodied experience with well-integrated tannins,
offering flavors of blackberry, cherry, and pepper, enhanced by an earthy
smokiness. Firm tannins contribute to a long, spicy finish, making for a
perfectly balanced and elegant glass of wine. The Shiraz exemplifies Giaconda's
commitment to crafting complex, refined wines that reflect their exceptional
terroir.

INFORMATION
Type:RedVintage:2019
Country:AustraliaRegion:VictoriaSub region:Beechworth
Grape:100% ShirazStyle:Rich and IntenseSweetness:DryABV:14%Drinking window:2023
- 2035Size:750mlFood match:Beef and Venison



CRITICS SCORES

We choose our wines based on a range of criteria(seehow we choose our wines)of
which critic scores is justone. Rather than simply highlight the best score to
promote a wine, our average critic score is calculated from the scores provided
by several respected wine critics, who we follow for specific regions. They do
not represent all critic scores and, wherever possible, we try and give more
weight to more recent reviews. Where appropriate we consider market-based scores
like Global Wine Score or Wine Searcher Average scores.

As a rule, we look to offer wines that achieve a92/100average critic score or
better and frankly a lot of very good wines simply don’t make the cut. As a
high-end provider we want to reflect that positioning in the quality of wines we
offer. Such wines are only a tiny fraction of those generally on offer in the
market. We believe that an average score is a more conservative and
representative approach, but it is still subjective and only offered as a guide
to our customers, who will (and should) do their own research. We will add
individual critic scores to our website in the future.