Giaconda Estate
Few names in Australian wine carry the same reverence as Giaconda and its founder, Rick Kinzbrunner. After returning to Australia in 1980, Rick established his vineyard in Beechworth, at the foothills of Victoria’s North-East Alps, planting vines from 1982.
Set at over 400 metres altitude, the vineyard benefits from warm days and cool nights—ideal for slow, even ripening. The ancient granitic soils, layered with clay, provide excellent drainage while retaining enough moisture to support vine health, resulting in wines of depth and precision. The estate is now fully organically certified, focusing on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz.
Winemaking at Giaconda follows a largely natural approach, with indigenous yeasts, minimal intervention, careful oak maturation, and no filtration—allowing the vineyard to speak clearly in every bottle.
Inspired by the great wines of Burgundy, Rick is best known for his Chardonnay, widely regarded as one of the finest in the New World—combining power with remarkable finesse. With extremely limited production, these wines remain highly sought after and rarely available beyond a small allocation.
Award winning cult Australian Chardonnay.
99 points – Robert Parker’s Wine Advocate
99 points – Halliday’s Wine Companion
Grape variety – Chardonnay
Region – Beechworth
Victoria, Australia
Vintage – 2022
Winery – Giaconda
Profile – medium bodied, bright, citrus, flinty