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    Clonakilla Viognier 2023
    Clonakilla Viognier 2023
    Clonakilla Viognier 2023
    Clonakilla Viognier 2023
    Clonakilla Viognier 2023

    Clonakilla Viognier 2023

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      Believe it or not, Viognier was the first variety that Clonakilla decided to specialise in. Back in 1986, Dr. John Kirk took on the suggestion of his son, to grow this minor, but high quality grape variety. After some research, the variety that really stuck out was Viognier. Dr. Kirk was studying wine science at Wagga at the time, and after learning the nursery had Viognier, he procured 100 small rootlings, and went ahead and planted them. Of course, we know how the story ends. Clonakilla pivoted and became known for the iconoclastic and highly collectable Shiraz Viognier. Today, the revival of Clonakilla Viognier is a nod to those pioneering days.

      Featuring all the intense varietal aromas you expect, with mixed spices and stone fruits. The palate is layered and generous, delivering pure fruits, in a calm and harmonious package. Finishing with a well-judged flick of tannin that dries the finish and adds spine to the wine. A real treat now, that will certainly reward with time. 

      Barrel fermented with a year on lees in 600L French demi-muids, this Viognier is a powerfully aromatic, richly textured wine.

      Believe it or not, Viognier was the first variety that Clonakilla decided to specialise in. Back in 1986, Dr. John Kirk took on the suggestion of his son, to grow this minor, but high quality grape variety. After some research, the variety that really stuck out was Viognier. Dr. Kirk was studying wine science at Wagga at the time, and after learning the nursery had Viognier, he procured 100 small rootlings, and went ahead and planted them. Of course, we know how the story ends. Clonakilla pivoted and became known for the iconoclastic and highly collectable Shiraz Viognier. Today, the revival of Clonakilla Viognier is a nod to those pioneering days.

      Featuring all the intense varietal aromas you expect, with mixed spices and stone fruits. The palate is layered and generous, delivering pure fruits, in a calm and harmonious package. Finishing with a well-judged flick of tannin that dries the finish and adds spine to the wine. A real treat now, that will certainly reward with time. 

      Barrel fermented with a year on lees in 600L French demi-muids, this Viognier is a powerfully aromatic, richly textured wine.

      Maker

      Clonakilla

      Varietal

      Viognier

      Country

      Australia

      Region

      Hilltops, New South Wales

      Vintage

      2023

      ABV

      13.5%

      Bottle size

      750ml

      Trusted by the professionals

      Clonakilla Viognier 2023

      Light yellow colour; intense varietal aromas of mixed spices and stone fruits, with a trace of peppermint and nutty barrel influences. Rich palate, with fruit sweetness in the core and generous flavour completed by a well-judged flick of tannin that dries the finish and adds spine to the wine. Very smart viognier.

      — Huon Hooke, The Real Review, 95 Points

      It’s a fine viognier. It carries more than its fair share of texture, it has the flavour to seduce, it’s lengthy and it’s lovely. It tastes of yellow apples and apricot kernels, lemon oil and fragrant green/dried herbs. It’s not a high energy wine; it feels calm, in the most positive of ways. Drinking it is a treat.

      — Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front, 93 Points

      Clonakilla

      Clonakilla is a family-owned winery with a legacy that dates back to 1971, when Dr. John Kirk, an Irish biochemist, established the vineyard in Murrumbateman, New South Wales. Inspired by a love for wine and an understanding of Australia’s unique climate, Dr. Kirk sought to craft wines that showcased the terroir of the region, sparking a journey that would place Clonakilla among Australia’s most respected wineries. The Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier, first produced in 1992 by Dr. Kirk’s son Tim, was inspired by a visit to France’s Côte-Rôtie, where Tim discovered the art of co-fermenting Shiraz with Viognier. This innovation added a distinctive aromatic complexity and finesse to the wine, establishing Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier as an Australian icon.

      Today, Clonakilla is led by Tim Kirk, who, along with his wife Lara, has expanded the winery’s influence while maintaining the family’s dedication to crafting wines that embody elegance, complexity, and a sense of place. The Kirks’ commitment to quality is evident in each vintage, and Clonakilla wines continue to garner acclaim and awards globally. With a range that includes Shiraz Viognier, Riesling, Chardonnay, and Rhône-inspired blends, Clonakilla’s portfolio celebrates the distinct character of each grape variety and vineyard site. The Clonakilla story is one of passion, family heritage, and a relentless pursuit of excellence in winemaking, cementing its reputation as one of Australia’s premier cool-climate wine producers.

      Tasting notes

      NOSE
      Mixed Spices, Peppermint, Nutty Oak Influence

      Intense varietal aromas of mixed spices and stone fruits, with a trace of peppermint and nutty barrel influences

      PALATE
      Rich Palate, Yellow Apples, Lemon Oil

      It tastes of yellow apples and apricot kernels, lemon oil and fragrant green/dried herbs.

      FINISH
      Tannin, Texture, Dried Herbs

      Generous flavour completed by a well-judged flick of tannin that dries the finish and adds spine to the wine. Very smart viognier.
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