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Aeolia Roussanne

Giaconda

Victoria · Australia

Fact sheet

Type
Other
Grape
Roussanne
Country
Australia
Region
Victoria
Appellation
Victoria
Body
full
Acidity
medium
Tannin
low
Sweetness
dry

Food pairing

grilled fish · roast chicken · goat cheese · dishes with creamy sauce

Rated vintages

  • 200590 pts

    A full-bodied, mouthfilling wine, Giaconda's 2005 Aeolia Roussanne showcases aromas of toasted cashews, then balances them against bold peach and citrus fruit. The oak lends a slightly charred quality to the wine, which comes through on the finish as a hint of espresso. Drink no…

  • 200193 pts

    Just about the best white wine out of Australia this year, this Roussanne isn't a fleshy wine, but it has beauty, power and structure in its corner. Full-bodied with powdery tannins, it has flavors of honeydew, peach fuzz and mineral, and an herbal-peppery finish that lingers on…