Clonakilla stands as one of Australia’s most revered cool-climate estates - an icon of the Canberra District and consistently ranked among the Top Wineries of Australia by The Real Review. Founded by the pioneering Kirk family, Clonakilla has built an international reputation for producing profound, elegant wines, most notably its benchmark Shiraz Viognier, a reference point for the style worldwide. With unwavering attention to detail, meticulous vineyard work, and a philosophy rooted in purity and finesse, Clonakilla continues to set the standard for excellence in modern Australian winemaking.

“There's something about our site here. Our job is to capture whatever is truly good, noble, beautiful and unique about this landscape and present it in as pure a form as possible”  Tim Kirk

Clonakilla’s story has been nothing short of remarkable. When John Kirk planted the first vines in 1971, he could scarcely have imagined that his vineyard would one day be acclaimed among the finest in the nation. The journey since has encompassed its share of challenges, as well as moments of extraordinary success.

With time, one truth has become unmistakable: Murrumbateman and Shiraz form one of those rare pairings in the world of wine capable of producing something genuinely exceptional.