Clonakilla, Shiraz Viognier other_regions Fresh and sleek

Fresh and sleek

plum and notably ripe dark berry fruit along with a touch of herbal character

The beautifully refined middle weight flavors possess fine delineation and a touch of minerality that continues onto the cool

layered and refined red berry fruit aromas that are nuanced by hints of underbrush and fresh earth that continue onto the delicious

there is impressive delineation in situ

Clonakilla, Shiraz Viognier other_regions Fresh and sleekThe 2019 Shiraz Viognier is from a low yielding (down around 15% to 20%), warm and dry year with some well timed summer rain that allowed the vines to produce bright, lively fruit. The warm year brought higher alcohol with it (14. 6% alcohol as opposed to the 13. 2% of 2021), but the same 6% Viognier inclusion remains. The wine was matured for 18 months in French oak. Where the 2021 is bright, delicate and lacy, this 2019 is denser, muscular and