98 Points James Halliday — One of Australia's Greatest White Wines

My Wine Man on Giaconda. Giaconda Estate Chardonnay 2023 is one of the greatest white wines produced in Australia — profound, complex and built with extraordinary precision, depth and Burgundian elegance. With 98 points from James Halliday, the 2023 Estate Chardonnay sits at the very pinnacle of Australian white wine. Giaconda is a tiny, family-owned estate in Beechworth, Victoria — founded by Rick Kinzbrunner in 1982 and producing wines of exceptional quality and consistency. Production is tiny. Demand is enormous.

Tasting Notes

White peach, nectarine, citrus and hazelnut sit at the core, layered with struck flint, creamy lees texture, subtle toasty oak and a fine mineral thread that reflects the granite soils of the Beechworth vineyard. The palate is full-bodied yet perfectly balanced — rich and textural without heaviness, finishing with extraordinary length and complexity. The defining feature is the tension — the interplay between richness and freshness, fruit and minerality, power and precision. 98 Points — James Halliday.

Food Pairing

A 98-point Beechworth icon like this thrives with refined, luxurious poultry. We love it with Bare Bird Premium Free-Range Whole Boneless Butterflied Chicken from My Meat Man — roasted with truffle butter and morels, the golden free-range chicken is a magnificent match for the wine's creamy lees texture, toasted-nut note and granite-driven Beechworth tension.

Why This Is a Must-Buy

At HK$2,888, this is one of the most compelling fine wine opportunities in the store. 98 James Halliday points — one of the highest scores for an Australian white wine. Beechworth granite terroir and Burgundian technique from a legendary small estate. Genuine world-class status with extremely limited availability.

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