Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier 2013
Red
Canberra District, Australia
8.0
WineSaint
Liquorice and black cherry burst from the glass, underscored by brooding earth tones. The palate delivers serious punch. Ripe fruit pastille flavors wrapped in vibrant acidity and firm, al dente tannins. That tension between tangy acid and grip creates momentum that carries through the extended finish. Built for the long haul.
liquoriceblack cherryearthfruit pastille
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.