2019 Giaconda Nantua Les Deux Shiraz, Beechworth

Medium-deep red with a good tint of purple and a sweetly ripe, almost slightly jammy aroma with lots of Rhône-ish spices adding to the lifted perfume. Cloves, pepper, mace and other spices, flowing through a long and elegant palate. More bunchy the longer it was in the glass, and very detailed. A very stylish shiraz indeed, drinking superbly already. 21 MAY 2022 Drink 2022–2034

96 points Huon Hooke therealreview.com

Saturated deep crimson hue: developing secondary notes of undergrowth washing through the briary laden black currant and black cherry fruit. Forest floor notes are further enhanced by the presence of black pepper, graphite and a spicy oak orange zest infusion. Time in bottle has enabled it to put on weight: now quite rich with a touch of briar and olive tapenade adding to the palate. The fine integrated savoury tannins giving a clear frame to the wine and ensuring it lingers on the palate.