Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier 2010
Red
Canberra District, Australia
7.6
WineSaint
Violet and white pepper leap from the glass, followed by bright cherry and subtle charcuterie notes. The palate shows real energy. Piercing acidity drives the fruit forward while soft, supple tannins stay out of the way. The Viognier co-fermentation adds flesh without weight. Built for pleasure over the next 5-7 years rather than long aging.
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Label
Clonakilla
→Clonakilla is the Canberra District producer most responsible for establishing Shiraz Viognier as a serious Australian style, drawing comparison to the northern Rhône long before that was a fashionable claim.