Giaconda Estate - Shiraz
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. Ancient granitic soils with clay provide both drainage and water retention, producing wines of depth, precision, and balance. The estate is now fully organically certified, focusing on Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Shiraz.
Winemaking follows a minimal-intervention approach, with indigenous yeasts, natural fermentation, careful oak maturation, and no filtration—allowing the vineyard to speak clearly in every bottle.
Best known for his benchmark Chardonnay, Rick’s wines consistently combine power with finesse, earning global recognition and cult status. With extremely limited production, they are highly sought after and rarely available beyond small allocations.
The Estate Shiraz is no exception—intense, structured, and deeply expressive, reflecting both the character of the site and the precision of the winemaking.
A premium complex, elegant Shiraz.
Grape variety – Shiraz
Region – Beechworth, Victoria, Australia
Vintage – 2019
Winery – Giaconda
Profile – Red berry and plum, spiced, medium to full bodied, layered
Giaconda
Few names in Australian wine carry the reverence of Giaconda. Founded by Rick Kinzbrunner in 1982 after formative years working in Napa Valley and Bordeaux — with wineries including Stags Leap and Château Pétrus — the estate has been the pursuit of a single, unwavering goal: vinous excellence in the Beechworth region.
A devotee of great Burgundy, Kinzbrunner is best known for a Chardonnay of remarkable power and finesse — widely considered among the very few New World examples capable of standing alongside the great Crus of Burgundy. Shiraz, Pinot Noir and Nebbiolo complete a portfolio of exceptional depth.
"One of the country's finest domains — a special producer that thoroughly deserves its reputation."
