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Wine Ark Top 50 Collected Wines

New entries into the top 50 on the list include Giaconda Chardonnay from Beechworth (up 32 places).

There has been a notable increase in the volume of Chardonnay being cellared. Campbell Mattinson, publisher and wine writer, remarked “Peering into the treasure chests of Australian wine collectors is always a fascinating exercise. It’s not just informative; it helps ground us all. For all the talk, for instance, of new Australian styles, two of the biggest (upward) movers on the collector list are Lake’s Folly Chardonnay and Giaconda Chardonnay, both invariably made in a fuller style. Australian wine collectors listen and learn but ultimately think for themselves. That’s why we crave these lists. They keep things real. The chattering folk can say whatever they want; this is what’s actually happening.”

An exclusive food and wine event on Lizard Island

We are delighted to have been invited by Jeremy Oliver to participate in Lizard Island’s inaugural Food and Wine Event. To take place over five days between May 17-21 2016, this event will cement Lizard Island’s return to the pinnacle of Australia’s luxury resorts following a $50 million refurbishment.
 
Giaconda is one of just two wine producers invited to participate, the other being Champagne Krug. Together, our wines will figure in an extraordinary series of culinary experiences created by a team of chefs including Lizard Island’s Executive Chef Mark Jensen, international guest chef Rick Moonen and one of Australia’s leading Master Chefs in Markus Werner.
 
Back vintages of Giaconda wines will feature strongly in the Grass and Grain dinner prepared by Markus Werner and contribute to the From the Sea dinner by Rick Moonen. We also feature in the selection of Australia’s Finest 10 Wines as chosen by Jeremy Oliver for the final degustation dinner, which each of the three chefs is contributing towards. Our current and recent vintage Giaconda wines will also feature in a masterclass presented by myself and Jeremy Oliver.

We would be delighted to welcome you at Lizard Island’s Food and Wine Event. Please click the following link for a full set of details, itinerary and booking information.
 
Rick Kinzbrunner

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    18 Camp Street
    Beechworth VIC 3747
    (03) 5728 2650
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    62 Ford Street
    Beechworth VIC 3747
    (03) 5728 2882
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    Beechworth VIC 3747
    (03) 5728 1786
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    03 9347 7379
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    South Yarra VIC 3141
    03 9827 0934
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    Abbotsford VIC 3067
    03 9419 6990
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    10-12 Jackson Court
    East Doncaster VIC 3109
    03 9822 9100
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    177 Bank Street
    South Melbourne VIC 3205
    03 9686 3033
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    Carlton North VIC 3054
    03 9349 3366
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    161 Spring Street
    Melbourne VIC 3000
    03 9654 0811
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    13 Mcgregors Drive
    Keilor Park VIC 3042
    03 9261 4444
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    133 Queensbridge Street
    Southbank VIC 3006
    03 9698 8000
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    02 9360 4242
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    Level 1, 26 Waterloo Street
    Surry Hills NSW 2010
    02 8507 2662
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    7 Lackey Street
    Summer Hill NSW 2130
    02 9798 7282
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    179-181 Palmer Street
    Darlinghurst NSW 2010
    02 8915 5300
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