Giaconda Estate Vineyard Chardonnay 2018

Straw gold; exhibits intense characters of white peach, hazelnut, matchstick, lime blossom, and subtle notes of tangelo rind. A powerful impact on the palate with endless depth as you peel back the layers; funky reduction then a creamy textured element followed by mineral notes of wet river pebbles. Multilayered, fresh and elegant with tremendous persistence that finishes with strong mineral aromatics. The sheer audacity of this wine is awe-inspiring, it drills a hole through your palate, taking no prisoners, it’s on a mission to fly the banner for grand old-world chardonnays that have poise and sophistication.