Clonakilla's Jaw-Dropping Shiraz Viognier. This is one of Australia's 4 Greatest Reds and this year is the perfect time to...
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Description
Clonakilla's Jaw-Dropping Shiraz Viognier. This is one of Australia's 4 Greatest Reds and this year is the perfect time to enjoy!
99 Points James Suckling "This is a rare beauty: a syrah-based wine that delivers power in such an elegant way. 2015 is a really impressive vintage for Clonakilla across the board and this, the flagship wine, is every bit as great as it should be. The aromatic spectrum is vast, from fine musky florals to white pepper and almost every imaginable spice. Then an incredibly exuberant explosion of boysenberries, raspberries and cherries of every shade takes center stage as well as red to blue to purple plums. It is full of life. The palate has an incredibly deep draw. There's a total saturation of ripe red-cherry, raspberry and red-plum flavors. Hints of chocolate and a dusting of white pepper. The tannins radiate light and energy, and this is bright from start to finish. Perfectly ripe, seamlessly balanced and actually very approachable. Drink it now, but there's plenty to come in time. This will be best from 2022."
98 Points Huon Hooke, The Real Review"Magnificent perfumes of floral and violet scents interwoven with pepper and assorted spices. The palate reveals tremendous concentration and riveting intensity, refreshing, seamless acidity and a long, long finish that seems almost endless. Whole-bunch fermentation is evident but adds to the bouquet without dominating. There’s a fascinating parade of aromas that keeps you entertained to the last. A great wine."
Description
Is there such a thing as a perfect vintage?
If such a year existed it would provide good early summer rain to give the vines a source to draw on through the summer heat. A good crop of grapes on a moderately vigorous canopy of healthy leaves. An even, extended ripening season, warm but not excessively hot, windy or wet. 2015 delivered all these and more.
The fruit was perfect. The aromas, flavours and textures of the wines are extraordinary.
A wet early summer set up a beautiful bell curve of ripening with the late summer and early autumn aglow with steady and glorious warmth. Moderate rainfall events in February and March kept the soil moisture in a fine balance.
30% whole bunch – a little higher than the usual 20-25% as the bunches came into the winery in perfect condition.
5.5% Viognier
12 months in tight grain French oak barriques, 35% new.
99 points - Nick Stock for James Suckling
Product Info
Closure: Screwcap
Bottle Size: 1500 ml
Brand: Clonakilla
Country: Australia
Region:Canberra District
Alcohol:13.8%
What The Critics Say
This is a rare beauty: a syrah-based wine that delivers power in such an elegant way. 2015 is a really impressive vintage for Clonakilla across the board and this, the flagship wine, is every bit as great as it should be. The aromatic spectrum is vast, from fine musky florals to white pepper and almost every imaginable spice. Then an incredibly exuberant explosion of boysenberries, raspberries and cherries of every shade takes center stage as well as red to blue to purple plums. It is full of life. The palate has an incredibly deep draw. There's a total saturation of ripe red-cherry, raspberry and red-plum flavors. Hints of chocolate and a dusting of white pepper. The tannins radiate light and energy, and this is bright from start to finish. Perfectly ripe, seamlessly balanced and actually very approachable. Drink it now, but there's plenty to come in time. This will be best from 2022.
Critic Name: James Suckling, Jan 2017
Critic Score:99 Points
ABOUT THIS BRAND
Clonakilla
Clonakilla stands as one of Australia’s most visionary and influential wineries, a benchmark estate in the cool-climate hills of Murrumbateman. Founded by the pioneering Kirk family in 1971, Clonakilla has earned international acclaim for its meticulous craftsmanship, innovative spirit, and iconic wines—most notably its celebrated Shiraz Viognier, a true modern Australian classic. With a deep respect for site, sustainable viticulture, and expressive, world-class winemaking, Clonakilla continues to shape the narrative of Australian fine wine, delivering wines of purity, elegance, and unmistakable character.
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