Overview
The 2024 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 750ml is one of Australia’s most highly regarded and collectible white wines, produced in tiny quantities from the renowned Giaconda estate in Beechworth, Victoria. Founded by Rick Kinzbrunner in 1985, Giaconda has become a benchmark for Australian Chardonnay, admired for its intensity, complexity, texture and remarkable ageing potential.
Often compared with the finest white Burgundy, Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay combines concentrated fruit, mineral precision and layered winemaking detail. The 2024 release continues the winery’s reputation for producing one of the country’s most sought-after and age-worthy Chardonnay wines.
Vintage Conditions
The 2024 vintage in Beechworth, Victoria delivered fruit with excellent freshness, concentration and natural acidity. The region’s elevation, cool nights and granitic soils help produce Chardonnay with intensity, mineral detail and structural balance.
Careful vineyard management and precise harvest timing allowed Giaconda to craft a Chardonnay of purity, depth and long-term cellaring potential.
Product Highlights
| Attribute |
Details |
| Producer |
Giaconda Vineyard & Winery |
| Wine |
Estate Vineyard Chardonnay |
| Vintage |
2024 |
| Region |
Beechworth, Victoria |
| Country |
Australia |
| Variety |
Chardonnay |
| Alcohol |
13.5% |
| Closure |
Screw Cap |
| Volume |
750ml |
| Cellaring |
10–20+ Years |
| Serving Temperature |
10–12°C |
| Style |
Premium Full-Bodied White Wine |
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Bright pale gold with a luminous green hue.
Aroma
Complex and layered, showing aromas of citrus zest, white peach, nectarine, hazelnut, struck match, subtle spice and mineral notes.
Palate
Intense, textured and beautifully structured, with concentrated citrus and stone fruit flavours supported by fine acidity, savoury complexity and a distinctive mineral backbone. The palate is powerful yet refined, combining richness with precision.
Finish
Long, elegant and persistent, with lingering citrus, nutty complexity, mineral tension and exceptional balance.
Winemaking
Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay is produced from estate-grown fruit in Beechworth, Victoria, where the combination of elevation, granitic soils and careful vineyard management contributes to the wine’s depth, structure and mineral expression.
Rick Kinzbrunner’s meticulous winemaking approach focuses on texture, complexity and balance, creating a Chardonnay that captures both the richness of the site and the refinement expected from one of Australia’s benchmark white wines.
Why Buy This Wine
- One of Australia’s most celebrated and collectible Chardonnay wines
- Produced in tiny quantities by Giaconda Vineyard & Winery
- Founded by acclaimed winemaker Rick Kinzbrunner
- Benchmark Beechworth Chardonnay with strong ageing potential
- Often compared with top-quality white Burgundy
- Highly sought-after release with limited allocation
- Ideal for collectors of premium Australian Chardonnay
Food Pairing
The 2024 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay pairs beautifully with:
- Roast chicken with herbs and lemon
- Grilled lobster with butter sauce
- Seared scallops
- Wild mushroom risotto
- Comté or aged Gruyère
Serving Temperature: 10–12°C
Cellaring Potential
The 2024 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay has excellent ageing potential, with the structure, concentration and acidity required for long-term development.
Recommended drinking window: 2027–2044+
Critic Scores & Reviews
Critic scores for the 2024 Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay will be updated when available.
