Giaconda Aeolia 2006
Beechworth, Victoria, Australia. Roussanne. 13.8%. Screwcap. Approx $A75.
The mischievous, though amusing and wise, Monkuwino tagged me almost a month ago. My task was to pick up the nearest book and quote a passage from page 123. The book I've belatedly chosen is from my local public library, Secrets of the Red Lantern, by Pauline Nguyen. Part Autobiography and part receipe book, it's beautiful, raw and appealing. As to page 123, there's a recipe for Bo Xao Mang (wok tossed beef with bamboo shoots and basil).
The book and tag have very little to do with the 2006 Giaconda Aeolia, which was: An excellent, though challenging wine. Golden, fleshy and gripping, this is complex, compelling and highly recommended. A curious nose - flint, sulphur, pollen and honey. It's very satisfying in the mouth - creamy and slightly unctuous, cut with acid and riddled with complexity.
Very good - excellent.
94.
Now - 2011+
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2 comments:
You certainly have returned in style. This and the Bass Phillip sound a bit fabulous. I haven't had many straight Roussannes from Australia (the last was a slightly lame d'Arenberg one, I think) but your note is seriously tempting.
Perhaps my new mission is to find as many Aussie Roussannes as I can. Halliday lists a handful...
Julian,
Victoria seems to be the place for these Rhone whites, historically and also in terms of quality.
Giaconda continue to impress me with the quality of all of their wines. If only they were more affordable. . .
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