A beautiful blend of Shiraz and Viognier from the Hilltops region. This wine has lifted perfume and dark berry characteristics.

Winemaker Tim Kirk's ethereal and evocative Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier is perhaps one of the most important advances in the development of Australian Shiraz since the release of 1952 Penfolds Grange Hermitage. The fruit is sourced from two adjacent estate-owned vineyards. The original vineyard has south-east and south-west aspects whereas T and L Block faces north-east. Lying at 600 meters above sea level, the soils are granitic with sandy brown and red loams over friable clay. Traditional 'Burgundian' winemaking techniques are employed "to highlight the inherent flavours in the fruit". The aim is "to produce wines with natural balance and roundness". Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier is medium to full-bodied with highly aromatic ginger, white pepper, apricot fruit, underlying savoury French oak and fine slinky dry tannins. The Viognier component melts into the Shiraz and is rarely more than a "subliminal influence". The style captures the essence of contemporary winemaking philosophy and regional expression.

A Shiraz with a colour of medium garnet and rich aromas of blackberries and hints of vanilla. a medium bodied Shiraz with ripe rannins that reveals rich flavours of blackberries and a distinct spice of black pepper.

Dried strawberry and raspberry, bright and vivid. Bronze 2023 Cairns Wine Show

A harmonious marriage of the grape's varietal character, the distinctive influence of the Hilltops terroir, and the complexities introduced by oak aging.

Full flavoured red blend with rich red and purple berry fruit

Classic blackberry and blackcurrant aromas with toasty, chocolate oak. Dark ribena and cassis palate with a hint of mint. Generous suede-like tannins.

Bright purple/red with a crimson hue. Enticing & evocative aromas of summer berries and spice amid floral tones and plums. A seamless medium-bodied palate, with bright youthful fruits and excellent balance. Layered with vibrant red fruits, floral tones and peppery spice. Structured yet silky with lovely length.

Juicy red fruits, some pepper and spice from the Shiraz with a lifted crunchy acid line.