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Clonakilla

Shiraz Viognier

9.51 ratings
9.51 pro ratings
Australia
Shiraz, Viognier
Turkey, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Pork, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Shellfish, Quinoa, Mushrooms, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Salami & Prosciutto, Tomato-Based, Pungent Cheese

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Bob McDonald
9.5

So different to the magnum of 2002 we had on Thursday night. This 2010 is the Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier I knew and loved. The 2002 showed this Cuvée is not for long keeping. See previous Delectable notes for the 2010 - from a wet year in the ACT apparently but this is still brilliant. Spicy, a touch of white pepper, savoury red fruits. Just medium weight. Superb. Tasted another on January 20, 2024 with no further notes. On 23/1/24 HH said “A delicious and delightful red, drinking in its prime. No hurry as it seems to have many years ahead of it. 95 points. Same window through to 2030.

So different to the magnum of 2002 we had on Thursday night. This 2010 is the Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier I knew and loved. The 2002 showed this Cuvée is not for long keeping. See previous Delectable notes for the 2010 - from a wet year in the ACT apparently but this is still brilliant. Spicy, a touch of white pepper, savoury red fruits. Just medium weight. Superb. Tasted another on January 20, 2024 with no further notes. On 23/1/24 HH said “A delicious and delightful red, drinking in its prime. No hurry as it seems to have many years ahead of it. 95 points. Same window through to 2030.

Jul 3rd, 2022