2021 Clonakilla Hilltops Shiraz
WINEMAKER: Tim Kirk
VARIETAL: Shiraz
REGION: Hilltops, NSW
VITICULTURE: Sustainable/Organic
This Shiraz is made from grapes selected from five vineyards in the Hilltops district around Young on the South Western Slopes of New South Wales. Vintage 2021 was marked by a cooler than average summer punctuated by regular rainfall which slowed the ripening and gave expression to a delicious cool-climate elegance in the wine. Mid-dark red hues with warm plum and cherry aromas woven through the region’s trademark dark berry fruit.
Established by John Kirk in 1971, Clonakilla is a truly iconic estate and benchmark producer for the Canberra District region. Their Shiraz Viognier is arguably one of the most important wines in the country. It's always a good day when these wines arrive in the shop.