2005 Pinot Noir, Nantua Vineyard, Giaconda

Giaconda is one of Australia’s most respected boutique wineries; established in 1982 by Rick Kintzbrunner, a widely-travelled and gifted winemaker, the vineyard is located at Beechworth in Victoria, an area which has justifiably acquired a great reputation for producing wines of finesse and class, and which enjoys an enviable cool climate within sight of the Victorian Alps. Initially lauded for the outstanding white wines he produced, Rick has now achieved equal acclaim for his Pinot Noir, which is extremely Burgundian in style. Aromas of summer berry fruit abound in youth, and with age the wine acquires the forest-floor, gamey, truffle-and-mushroom bouquet which is reminiscent of mature Nuits St Georges. Wonderful finesse and purity combine with hints of spice to make a beautifully rounded, complete wine.
(Alun Griffiths MW, BBR Wine Director)