2008 Estate Vineyard Chardonnay -
$100.00ea (Magnum - $325.00ea - very limited)
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.
2008 Yarra Valley & Beechworth
Pinot Noir - $75.00ea (Magnum - $240.00ea - extremely
limited)
A lifted scented nose of cherries and
rose petals with fungal undertones. A rich powerful palate;
sweet cherry fruit; exotic spices and lovely balancing
tannins. This would be ideal with Peking duck. Combining the
fruit of the Yarra Valley with the briar characters of
Beechworth. This has all the flavours Pinot drinkers are
seeking.
2008 Warner Vineyard Shiraz -
$75.00ea (Magnum - $250.00ea - extremely limited)
Deep nose; violets and charcuterie in the now
established style of 05 and 06; concentrated; intense; long
and powerful. Lively with obvious firm tannins. This
vineyard continues to impress with the depth and complexity
of the fruit. It will benefit greatly from cellaring. The
Warner continues to attract great reviews.
2008 Estate Vineyard Shiraz (Cork
Only) - $80.00ea
The nose is wild; brambles and
game with violet undertones. Concentrated lush mouth filling
palate. Hints of roasted coffee. This powerful wine finishes
with assertive tannins. Very much in the Rhone style. This
is the first release from our Estate Vineyard amphitheatre
block. After several small crops in previous years we now
feel the vineyard is producing top quality fruit and can
produce a stand alone wine.
2008 Ergo Sum Shiraz (Cork Only) -
$80.00ea
The first wine from our joint venture
with Chapoutier (previously Nantua Vineyard and now mainly
grafted to Shiraz). The nose has more of the graphite and
mineral characters. The palate is long and racy with
emerging black pepper and very fine mouth coating
tannins.
