Category Archives: Beechworth

2012 Domenica Roussanne Marsanne

Posted on July 10, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

Made by longtime Giaconda assistant winemaker Peter Graham. The 2013 release isn’t far off now but you can still track this down and it’d be worth your while. 60% Roussanne, 35% Marsanne and 5% Viognier. Golden and textural. Mouthfilling yet … Continue reading →

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2012 Savaterre Chardonnay

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

This strikes me, in a way, as being a timeless style of Chardonnay. Fashions and fads will come and go but regardless of how anyone might feel ordering this off a restaurant wine list, there will always be a number … Continue reading →

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2013 Sorrenberg Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

I’m on record as awarding this the crown when it comes to Australian Sauvignon Blanc Semillon blends and the 2013 does nothing to change my mind. It’s 80%/20% with the Sauvignon component spending eight hours on skins. Extended lees, 100% … Continue reading →

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2012 RK Chardonnay

Posted on January 25, 2014 by Jeremy Pringle

For those of us who can’t afford or are unwilling to shell out the $150 RRP for a Giaconda Chardonnay…RK, of course, standing for Rick Kinzbrunner. A Vintage Cellars exclusive. I still don’t see this as worth the money. There … Continue reading →

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2012 Warner Vineyard The Rest Shiraz

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

From the Beechworth vineyard made famous by Rick Kinzbrunner and vinified by he whose head meets the sky, Gary Mills. Wild yeast, two different batches; one totally destemmed, the other 100% whole bunch. Blended to taste. Stalky, smoky and meaty. Very … Continue reading →

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2011 A.Rodda Cuvée De Chez

Posted on September 1, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

When it comes to most of South East Australia, 2011 produced a lot of mediocre to bad red wines and more than a few surprises. This Bordeaux blend from Adrian Rodda falls in the latter camp and it’s a good … Continue reading →

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2012 A.Rodda Smiths Vineyard Beechworth Chardonnay

Posted on August 28, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Sourced from the oldest vineyard in Beechworth, which makes it significant in and of itself. It’s the second wine that Adrian Rodda has made from this fruit, the first marking the beginnings of the A.Rodda label. He’s bringing a level … Continue reading →

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2012 Jamsheed Beechworth Syrah

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

I’m just going to come straight out and say it. This is the best wine Gary Mills has made under the Jamsheed label to date. And there have been plenty of good’uns. It’s from the Warner vineyard in Beechworth (yes, … Continue reading →

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2012 Jamsheed Beechworth Roussanne

Posted on June 28, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Roussanne is such a cool grape. It offers a hell of a lot of personality if you treat it right. This is hand-picked from the Warner vineyard, the very same one Rick Kinzbrunner uses to make his Giaconda Aeolia Roussanne … Continue reading →

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2011 Savaterre Frère Cadet Chardonnay

Posted on March 17, 2013 by Jeremy Pringle

Made by Keppel Smith using grapes from a neighbouring vineyard I believe. It has its author’s stamp. The name translates to “younger brother”. A prominent oak chassis. Nutty and cheesy with white stonefruits, aniseed, beeswax and alpine herbs. Layered, wild … Continue reading →

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