Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier 2021

Red
Canberra District, Australia
7.5
WineSaint

Silky and perfumed, with wild strawberry and violet lifting above subtle white pepper heat. The palate floats rather than grips - all finesse and transparency, with nervy acidity carrying the fruit through a long, mineral finish. Fine-boned tannins provide just enough structure. This cool-vintage expression shows remarkable poise.

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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.