Clonakilla, Viognier, Canberra, New South Wales, 2018
91
Tasted by:
(at Viognier Beyond the Rhône tasting, 15 Dec 2020)
Drinking Window: 2021 - 2025
A powerful wine made from vines planted by Viognier pioneer Dr John Kirk in 1971. The barrel fermentation (in French oak) gives it a certain sweetness, which very slightly masks the Viognier character, but this is a seriously impressive wine nonetheless. Needs a big pork chop to show it off.
Producer
Clonakilla
Brand
Viognier
Vintage
2018
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
Australia
Region
New South Wales
Appellation
Canberra
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Screwcap
Alcohol
14.50%
Body
Medium
Grapes
100% Viognier