2011 Giaconda Chardonnay

Vibrant green; the power and extreme complexity of the bouquet literally leap out of the glass, yet the palate lifts the bar further, eerily like a Grand Cru White Burgundy ? Chevalier Montrachet comes to mind. The mouthfeel is staggeringly deep, yet full of energy, driving the wine through to an exceptionally long finish. This will surely rival the ?96 Giaconda Chardonnay, its drink-to date ultra-conservative. 98 points, James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion