
Giaconda Estate Roussanne 2023
The Wine
The amphitheatre block shines through in this vintage, creating a kaleidoscope of perfume and intense flavour that is most enticing. 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 exceptionally well. Nick Kinzbrunner
95 Pts Gary Walsh; The Wine Front '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. I’m thinking green pear and apple, honey and floral perfume, a flicker of aniseed, ginger and fresh cut yellow nectarine, a subtle stuck match adds further interest. It’s juicy and flavoursome, but so well-balanced, a honeyed richness cut back by citrus acidity, and the finish is long, quite nutty and saline, with a tangerine tang to close. A righteous expression of Roussanne. Such energy and poise. Terrific. As an aside, if you can’t get your hands on the Chardonnay, this certainly gives you a flavour of the estate. Date: Mar 2025; Alcohol: 13.8%; Closure: Screwcap; Drink: 2025-2033;
The Details
Variety - Roussanne
Country - Australia
Region - Victoria
Sub Region - Beechworth
Extra - Screwcap
Year - 2023
Volume - 750ml