2017 Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier

Made with 6% co-fermented Viognier. Deep dark red core with black tinged edgings and a bright red hue. Perfumed aromatics of ripe cherries, red liquorice and plum laced with hints of rose petals and faint dried clove captivate the olfactory senses. Also evident are dried herbs, peppered meats and spice. Elegant, brightly lit flavours of cherries, red plum and red liquorice grace the light to medium bodied palate underscored by elements of subtle dried clove, smoked meats, vanillin cedar and spice. Fresh finish with crunchy like acidity and faintly chalky, fine grained tannins. Excellent length with a long spicy cherry, red plum, red liquorice, vanillin cedar, subtle clove, fresh garden herb, dried meats and pepper aftertaste.
Cellar 6-8 years.
Alc. 13.5%

Other Reviews….
A co-fermented 94/6% blend. The hue is good, although not deep - pinotish. Tim Kirk nails it when he writes of a line of pure spice running through the bouquet and palate - I would simply add ‘and the aftertaste' because this has superb length and texture, replete with red berry flavours. Clonakilla at its best. Drink by 2037.
98 points
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion