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Shiraz Viognier

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5/5

Winery: Clonakilla

Region: Canberra District

Variety: Shiraz Viognier

Wine Type: Red

Langtons Classification: Classified

Price Guide: $132

   

Wine

Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier is made from the best parcels of estate grown Shiraz and Viognier. The soils of the Murrumbateman vineyards are granitic with sandy brown and red loams over friable clay.

Tim Kirk's inspiration for making Shiraz Viognier blends began in 1991 on a visit to the Côte Rôtie in the Rhône Valley. He made Clonakilla's first Shiraz Viognier on his return to Australia the following year.

The destemmed grapes wild co-ferment with some whole bunches. The ferment is plunged thrice daily. After maceration on skins the wine matures for 12 months in one third new French oak barrels.

Bright garnet, Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier is intensely aromatic, with opulent, dark berry flavours laden with spice. Tim Kirk describes it as a 'Shiraz for Pinot lovers'.

An Australian winemaking classic. Cellaring potential is 20 years.

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