Clonakilla Riesling 2024

Clonakilla Riesling 2024Established in 1971, Clonakilla is a small family winery at Murrumbateman dedicated to producing distinctive, handcrafted Canberra region wines. They are famous for their world class Shiraz Viognier, but their Riesling also sets the bar for this classic variety. Murrumbatemans cool, continental climate and decomposed granite soils are perfectly suited to Riesling and the 2024 vintage was ideal good spring rain, warm summer days, cool nights and a

robust experience in the mouth

Mouthwatering red and black cherry fruits

So where to begin

The nose gives developed flint and fresh nougat to varietal stone fruits that are backed by generous wood smoke like aromatics

Terrific richness and intensity

Disgorged winter 2022 to 2021

Awash with dark cherries

Firm but fine tannins and dark chocolatey nuances continue throughout the lengthy palate with a youthful finish

"Australian chardonnay of the highest level here

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albeit with a smaller crop than average

There's some subtle leafiness and cleansing tannins to close