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Giaconda Warner Vineyard Shiraz 2012

Sale price$129.99

— Giaconda is one of Australia’s star boutique wineries.
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— 96pts, James Halliday!
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— Sourced from a premium private cellar

Origin

Victoria Beechworth, Australia

In stock
Ready for dispatch from Warehouse same or next business day
SKU: GWVS201210 UCAU
  • 96 Points
  • 96 Points
TASTING NOTES

This is the kind of Shiraz you reach for when you want to feel a little extra special. The 2012 Giaconda Warner Vineyard Shiraz is pure Australian elegance bottled, with rich layers of ripe blackberry and juicy plum bursting through, all wrapped up in a silky blanket of subtle spice and earthy warmth.

With velvety tannins and a vibrant, fresh acidity, this wine strikes a perfect balance between power and finesse. It’s like a deep conversation—complex but utterly smooth, showing off the unique character of the Warner Vineyard’s prized terroir. Scoring an impressive 96 points from James Halliday, this limited-release gem comes straight from a premium private cellar, making it a true collector’s treasure.

Enjoy this with a slow-cooked lamb shoulder or a rich mushroom risotto, and let it elevate your dinner into a celebration of the moment. Whether it’s a special occasion or a mindful night savoring subtle luxuries, this Shiraz invites you to pause and find your place in a truly unforgettable experience.

TASTING PROFILE
  • LIGHT
  • FULL
  • LOW TANNIN
  • TANNIC
  • SWEET
  • DRY
  • LOW ACIDITY
  • HIGH ACIDITY
Food Pairings:
  • Red Meat

Classification: Red

Variety: Shiraz

Vintage: 2012

Bottle : 750ml (Bottle)

Country: Australia

Region: Victoria

Alcohol: 13.5%

Cellaring: 15 Plus Years

Scores

96/100

The difference between this and the Estate Vineyard Shiraz cannot be overemphasised; here, there is deeper colour, and an almost shocking display on the bouquet and palate of heavily spiced black fruits, anise, earth and briar, a touch of bitter chocolate appearing on the finish and aftertaste; the oak, too, plays a larger role in this wine. If you manage to get your hands on a bottle of each, try to decide how much the difference is the hand of god, how much the hand of man.

James Halliday

Scores

96/100

Arrestingly complex and savoury, this stylish, smoky and distinctly Rh™ne-inspired shiraz unfolds a dusty, faintly minty perfume of heady floral notes, sweet small black and red berries, tight-knit smoky oak, herbal bay leaf nuances and a hint of charcuterie. ItÕs long, pliant and fine-grained, with a pleasing core of fresh, juicy and tightly focused flavours of small sour-edged blackcurrant, blackberry and dark plums tightly knit with cedary oak and dusty tannins, finishing long and savoury with an invigorating acidity. Very smart indeed.

Jeremy Oliver