Clonakilla Offer - October 2019
“An icon wine, one of the best in Australia.” – James Halliday
“This 2018 may well be the best shiraz released in Australia this year.” – Campbell Mattinson on the 2018 Shiraz Viognier
“The best vintage made at Clonakilla to date! Perfection!” – James Suckling on the 2018 Shiraz Viognier
It has been a remarkable journey for Clonakilla. When John Kirk planted the first vines in 1971 he had no idea that his vineyard would one day be celebrated as one of the best in the country. Along the way there have been trials and tribulations as well as moments of unprecedented success. Over time something important has become clear: Murrumbateman and Shiraz are one of those rare combinations in the world of wine that can produce something truly exciting (clonakilla.com.au).
Clonakilla Hilltops Shiraz 2018
"This is another beauty. I opened it on a Friday night and as I did so I wondered whether it was “Friday night worthy”. It was and then some. It boasts ample dark cherry/berry fruit, comes inlaid with spice, carries its floral highlights with ease and has a meaty, spicy, clovey finish. It’s juicy throughout and yet it has power; the tannin too has a fine spread-and-run aspect to it. It’s a winner for sure. It will age beautifully as well." - Campbell Mattinson, The Winefront
"Very deep aromas of raspberries and red plums with subtly spicy notes, leading to a palate that has a super fleshy, juicy and red-fruited core of fine, long tannins. Drink now." - James Suckling/Nick Stock
Clonakilla Syrah 2016
“Syrah from Clonakilla. What can’t they do with the magical Shiraz grapes of Canberra District. Comes with a $120 price tag too. You can see and feel the breeding and pedigree here though, truly.
So elegant and fine boned, porcelain texture with the smooth and slightly grippy texture in tow, a tussle that ends up in finesse and glide. It’s beautiful in texture alone. Perfumed as all get out, red berries and cherry, sweet floral notes, white pepper and a whiff of wet stone. Flavours are subtle, understated, cusp of ripe berries and dashed with more pepper. That glide though… such a sexy wine. Such beautiful drinking. Oh my. Rated: 95 Points. Drink: 2018 – 2030.” Mike Bennie, The Wine Front.
