Giaconda Warner Vineyard Shiraz 2011

Giaconda Vineyard & Winery is an Australian wine producer located in Victoria's Beechworth wine region. The estate was first planted in 1982 by Rick Kinzbrunner, and the first wines were released in 1987 – a Chardonnay and a Cabernet Sauvignon. The estate has just 4 hectares (10 acres) under vine. This is dedicated to Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Shiraz, and Cabernet Sauvignon, and a tiny planting of Nebbiolo on a separate block. A granitic loam soil type with decomposed clay and gravel combined with an altitude of approximately 400 meters (1,312ft) creates ideal terroir for viticulture. The microclimate is also influenced by the surrounding alpine valleys, which provide shelter and sunny slopes for planting.