Description
What a remarkable jouney for Clonakilla. When John Kirk first planted vines in 1971 who would have thought it would be celebrated as one of Australia’s finest vineyards! Their first Shiraz Viognier was made in 1998 – by 2005 it was deemed ‘Outstanding’ in Langton’s Australian Wine Classification … by 2010 it was promoted to “Exceptional” .. up there with Grange and Hill of Grace! Murrumbateman & Canberra wine region is all about cool climate shiraz … complex layering of raspberry, violets, spice, cracked pepper, roast game with darker blackberry, blackcurrant and aniseed in warmer years. Clonakilla’s shiraz across the board including the Hilltops and O’Riada remind me of syrah at it’s best from famed ‘Cote Rotie’ in France’s Northern Rhone.
From Tim Kirk, winemaker ..“Viognier Nouveau brings you Viognier at its freshest. Fermented in stainless steel and bottled early, this wine captures the vibrancy of the Viognier fruit in all its youthful glory. Heaps of flavour without heaviness. Drink it now.”
Brand new vintage release …Riesling flourishes as does Viognier and this 2023 Viognier Nouveau for the white aficianodos, is top shelf. Racy citrus, thirst-quenching tang with hints of juicy stonefruits. Unwooded youthfull glory here!
Reviews of previous 2018 vintage…. 94 points, James Halliday “Tasted Sept ’18 it was crisp, with a vibrant slash of fresh ginger its raison d’être – and a good one at that.”
90 points, Campbell Mattinson “It smells both delightful and delicious. Really sets the mood. Fruits, both floral and ripe, float fleshy and free. Fresh apricot rather than apricot jam, if that makes sense. It’s like taking a bite of summer at its best, before it’s become just a bit too much. Lovely wine. Unpretentious in the best of ways.”
RRP $34 *Our Special Price $27.99 when you buy 6 or more of this wine.
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