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Dark fruit, spicy, cedary oak just a bit player, the shapely detailed tannins, the fine acidity and the overall feel of this wine are all remarkable.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Nick O'Leary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40829665869867,"sku":"2022 Nick O'Leary Wines Heywood Shiraz","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/ProductImageCutOut-2021-06-28T140347.212_700x_700x_2ca3a581-1e37-47ff-9651-8ec32c25df4e.png?v=1689046539"},{"product_id":"2022-ravensworth-shiraz-viognier","title":"2022 Ravensworth Shiraz Viognier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ravensworth Shiraz Viognier has become one of the most sought-after wines in Canberra, owner\/winemaker Bryan Martin now consistently producing a wine of glorious complexity from his homegrown fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBryan's Shiraz is Northern Rhone Valley inspired, with a splash of co-fermented Viognier adding perfume and mouthfeel to what is a remarkable Shiraz. Given Bryan Martin's previous day job as assistant winemaker at Clonakilla where he, alongside Tim Kirk, produced Australia's foremost Shiraz Viognier, it comes as no surprise to see his own wine reach such great heights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2022 version has been keenly anticipated and it does not disappoint. If you fancy cool climate Shiraz then this is simply a must for your cellar and\/or dinner table. Exceptional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e94 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It’s loaded with spice and florals, not overtly viognier-flexed but there’s pretty, sweet elements and a glossiness to texture that gives you an idea about the white grape inclusion. The perfume, cinnamon-clove-cardamom brown spices on red cherry, dark plum, green olive and some bergamot tea and alpine herb notes. Flavours roll similarly, quite rich in a way but a brace of tightening tannins, dusty, powdery, do well. A succulence and depth in tow. It feels premium, fine, good, concentrated, complex. A richer expression from Canberra District would be the other comment. It does the trick and well.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7ii_SgRCngs?si=s3XJYvXCkBNpLX_4\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ravensworth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41106498093099,"sku":"2022 Ravensworth Shiraz Viognier","price":48.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022RavensworthShirazViognier.png?v=1718156850"},{"product_id":"2022-ravensworth-estate-gamay","title":"2023 Ravensworth Estate Gamay","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is just the second-ever release of Bryan Martin's estate-grown Gamay. This versatile French variety strikes a lovely balance, offering more weight and colour than Ravensworth's Tumbarumba version, thanks to the warmer Canberra District climate where it is grown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted by one of the leading winemakers in the Canberra district, on the Ravensworth estate near Murrumbateman, this wine underwent partial carbonic maceration for 10 days (ala Beaujolais), followed by traditional fermentation and maturation in a mix of new and used French oak barriques for 12 months. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a bright, fresh red wine with a little more structure and savouriness than its Tumbarumba counterpart. It’s light, fruity, and delightfully easy-drinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuck pancakes with plum sauce and a glass of this would be best mates. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Go forth! Crisp and clean, bright and fresh. Tart cherries, cranberry, truffle, brambly blackberry and some kombu-umami-like characters. Lighter weight and fruity, not quite savoury but that herbal lilt is pleasing and counters the red fruit swishes well. Easy drinking style, refreshing and cool. Not particularly complex, but all the pleasure elements in place.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Mike Bennie (The Wine Front)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7ii_SgRCngs?si=s3XJYvXCkBNpLX_4\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Ravensworth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41107023790123,"sku":"2023 Ravensworth Estate Gamay","price":37.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023RavensworthEstateGamay.png?v=1718158112"},{"product_id":"2023-clonakilla-shiraz-viognier","title":"2023 Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier is a wine that continues to redefine Australian Shiraz. Inspired by the greats of Côte-Rôtie, this is cool-climate winemaking at its most elegant and precise. It's a wine with a serious pedigree that Australia should be proud of.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage 2023 wasn’t without its challenges—cool, wet spring conditions had the vines dragging their feet, leaving winemakers wondering if ripeness would ever come. But when it did, the fruit was harvested in pristine condition, delivering a wine that is a pure reflection of Clonakilla’s vision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the nose, it’s an aromatic explosion—lifted floral notes, black pepper, and that signature Viognier perfume weaving through the dark, spicy fruit. The palate is where it truly shines: fine, tightly-knit tannins, a wonderful savoury edge, and layers of blackberry, plum, and earthy complexity. It’s lithe and refined but with an underlying power that promises serious ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 2023 release is quintessential Clonakilla—regal, composed, and utterly captivating. If you’re already a fan, you’ll find all the hallmarks that have made this one of Australia’s most collectable wines. If you’re new to the fold, you’re in for a masterclass in how Shiraz Viognier should be done. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Put simply, this is one of Australia’s greatest wines, year after year, and one of only a handful that can be reliably called world class, without hesitation... Virtuoso winemaking resulting in a masterpiece.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ken Gargett (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"A glorious shiraz viognier of exquisite detail and harmony. Super-fine, granitic-mineral tannins trace a magnificent finish and confirm a Clonakilla for the ages. A worthy joint winner of my Shiraz of the Year.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Tyson Stelzer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There can be no question that Tim Kirk’s Murambateman masterwork is one of Australia’s most important wines, and this latest release builds on the legacy of previous vintages and elevates it even more.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Nick Ryan (The Weekend Australian)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The finesse of this release... Orchestral. Spellbinding. Itself. Abandon all resistance, ye who enter here.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Effortless intensity and charm.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Huon Hooke (The Real Review)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e96 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"It’s a wow!.. 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It’s a fragrance that promises intrigue, and the palate follows through beautifully. There’s an alluring, integrated sweetness that unfurls through layers of spice and savoury earthiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a delicious Shiraz-laden journey, from silky tannins that stay tight and precise, to a subtle smokiness, courtesy of the 35% new French barriques Nick uses for aging this cuvee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith over a decade of acclaim – from Stodart Trophies to multiple NSW Wine of the Year titles – Nick O’Leary’s reputation is rock solid, and this Bolaro Shiraz shows exactly why he’s become a champion of Canberra wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Welcome back Bolaro. I’ve missed you so – a hiatus due to smoke taint from the 2020 bushfires spoiling the party. You’ve lost none of your charm or presence. The most savoury shiraz in the range even if the heady, floral aromatics and deep blood plum and cherry fruit might indicate otherwise at first. Pepper, tamarind, cedary and toasty oak seamlessly integrated as the ferruginous character pops up. Medium bodied and beautifully ripe with shaped tannins and excellent persistence.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Nick O'Leary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41207937597483,"sku":"2021 Nick O'Leary Bolaro Shiraz","price":56.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021NickO_LearyBolaroShiraz.png?v=1731380911"},{"product_id":"2023-nick-oleary-seven-gates-tempranillo","title":"2023 Nick O'Leary Seven Gates Tempranillo","description":"\u003cp\u003eNick O’Leary has built his name on precision - his Rieslings are clean-cut, his Shiraz dialled-in - but here, with Tempranillo, he’s letting things loosen up just a little. The 2023 Seven Gates comes from two Murrumbateman parcels, including fruit from Nick’s own estate vineyard. The winemaking is hands-on but not heavy-handed: whole berries, small fermenters, and old French oak to keep the fruit front and centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t a chunky Rioja throwback. It’s more restrained, with a leaner, savoury edge that feels very much of the Canberra District. There’s fruit - dark cherry, maybe some cola—but also that earthy, herbal undertone that Tempranillo throws up when grown in cooler sites. The structure’s there too, with firm, compact tannin holding everything in check.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s a confident, clever take on the variety. No gloss, no gimmicks - just a wine with real shape and intent, and a strong sense of where it’s from.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Cherries, raspberries, cola and warm spice with a wet cement twist. Savoury, compact and bright with raspberry-sorbet acidity and precise tannins.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Nick O'Leary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41381506547755,"sku":"2023 Nick O'Leary Seven Gates Tempranillo","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023NickO_LearySevenGatesTempranillo.webp?v=1743379120"},{"product_id":"2023-nick-oleary-shiraz","title":"2023 Nick O'Leary Shiraz","description":"\u003cp\u003eNick O'Leary produces some of the best Shiraz in Canberra and with a trophy cabinet that is stacked to the brim for different Shiraz' of his over the years, it's clearly not just us that think that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt shows beautifully as a young red, full of volume and character. 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It’s not trying to be big and heavy, just beautifully balanced and deeply drinkable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"844\" data-end=\"931\"\u003eA lovely, versatile mid-weight Shiraz and terrific value.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Four Winds","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42135519428651,"sku":"2022 Four Winds Shiraz","price":38.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2022FourWindsShiraz.png?v=1757309324"},{"product_id":"2023-ravensworth-estate-sangiovese","title":"2023 Ravensworth Estate Sangiovese","description":"\u003cp\u003eBryan Martin has been working with Sangiovese since 2005, long before it was fashionable in Australia, and his estate vines in Murrumbateman - now over 20 years old - are among the country’s most established. Over the years he’s refined the approach, leaning into more traditional methods borrowed from Tuscany. The fruit spends extended time on skins before maturing slowly in large-format foudre, a style that builds savoury complexity without the distraction of oak.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 release is a beauty. Black cherry, blood plum and cranberry lead the way, wrapped up with spice, florals, and a thread of dried herbs and tea leaf. It’s lively and elegant, framed by the fine, gravelly tannins and bright acidity that make Sangiovese so compelling at the table. Already delicious, but with the bones to cellar comfortably for a decade or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis has become Ravensworth’s most in-demand wine for good reason. It’s a thoughtful, Australian-grown expression that captures the soul of the variety while carving out its own voice. One of the best Sangioveses you’ll find outside of Italy – and proof of Bryan’s patient, steady hand with this notoriously tricky grape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7ii_SgRCngs?si=s3XJYvXCkBNpLX_4\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ravensworth","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42148359176235,"sku":"2023 Ravensworth Estate Sangiovese","price":40.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2021RavensworthEstateSangiovese_f240a72b-7233-4b0a-a0c1-3696185378cc.png?v=1757993631"},{"product_id":"2023-ravensworth-shiraz-viognier","title":"2023 Ravensworth Shiraz Viognier","description":"\u003cp\u003eFew winemakers know Shiraz Viognier like Bryan Martin. 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It’s named after Sean O’Riada, an Irish composer and cousin of Clonakilla founder John Kirk, whose legacy was about elevating tradition through artistry. That’s pretty much what this wine does every year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fruit comes from Clonakilla’s estate vineyard at Murrumbateman, along with a few trusted nearby growers, and in 2024 the conditions were spot on. A warm, balanced season with cool nights gave pristine fruit - plenty of spice and perfume, but still with that core of red fruit and energy that defines the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 release is a classic O’Riada - pepper, florals, dark cherries, a little earth, and great shape, even at this young stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe’ve been saying it for years, but it’s worth repeating: this remains one of Australia’s best-value reds, full stop. You’ll struggle to find a wine that delivers this much class for the money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“It is one of Australian wine’s biggest bargains.”\u003cbr\u003e- Nick Ryan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\"This is top notch... Super release of O’Riada.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Clonakilla","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42415474376747,"sku":"2024 Clonakilla O'Riada Shiraz","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024ClonakillaO_RiadaShiraz_fd9636a0-a83f-42c2-ac05-7033d8ca845d.png?v=1761697275"},{"product_id":"2024-clonakilla-ceoltoiri","title":"2024 Clonakilla Ceoltoiri","description":"\u003cp\u003e\"Ceoltóiri\" (pronounced keel-toy-ree) is Irish for \"a band of musicians,\" and that is exactly how Tim Kirk views this wine: a diverse ensemble of varieties playing together in perfect harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 \"band\" is led by Mourvèdre (45%) and Grenache (26%), with Counoise, Cinsault, Shiraz and a tiny splash of Roussanne filling out the rhythm section. Sourced from the estate’s \"Chateauneuf-du-Pape\" block - one of the highest points on the property - the fruit was destemmed but not crushed, keeping plenty of whole berries in the ferment to preserve that signature Clonakilla lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2024 vintage was a cracker in Canberra, with warm summer days and a glorious autumn delivering fruit of rare opulence. After 12 months in older French puncheons, Tim's got himself a Grenache-based red that feels effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nose full of red and black fruits, warm earth, rose petals and a distinct \"wine gum\" spice. It is medium-bodied and lithe, with fine, astonishingly polished tannins. As Tim Kirk puts it, this is vibrant fruit \u003cem\u003e\"singing in full voice.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clonakilla","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43043431448619,"sku":"2024 Clonakilla Ceoltoiri","price":45.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2024ClonakillaCeoltoiri.png?v=1771212585"},{"product_id":"2023-mount-majura-tsg","title":"2023 Mount Majura TSG","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhile the Canberra District is famous for Shiraz, Mount Majura has proven that Mediterranean varieties like Tempranillo and Graciano are equally at home on their limestone and volcanic soils. This blend of Tempranillo, Shiraz, and Graciano is modelled after the great reds of Rioja but remains unmistakably Canberran in its weight and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 release is the first blended under new winemaker Jeremy Nascimben. It’s a lighter-framed red that shows exactly why these three varieties belong together. The Tempranillo provides the savoury, dark-fruited core, Shiraz adds mid-palate flesh and spice, and the Graciano brings the vibrant acidity and a structural backbone that ties the blend together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the palate, it’s light but intense, packed with ripe dark fruits and framed by fine, chalky tannins. It finishes with a refreshing, lip-smacking acidity that makes it incredibly food-friendly. 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Originally from the northwest of Spain, the variety is a natural fit for Majura’s continental climate - it loves the warm days and cool nights that preserve its unique floral aromatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 season was a very good one for reds in Canberra, offering the heat needed for tannin ripeness without sacrificing the region’s signature finesse. New winemaker Jeremy Nascimben fermented this in open vats with a 10-day maceration to build structure, then tucked it away in old French oak to keep the fruit front and center.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the glass, it’s a bright ruby with pungent aromas of violets, cherry blossom, and a hint of white pepper. The palate is juicy and plush, showing blackcurrant fruit alongside a \"slatey\" mineral edge and a classic bitter cherry finish. It’s an exciting first look at a variety that clearly has a big future on this site.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Majura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43855154380843,"sku":"2025 Mount Majura Mencia","price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2025MountMajuraMencia.png?v=1776403962"},{"product_id":"2023-mount-majura-mondeuse","title":"2023 Mount Majura Mondeuse","description":"\u003cp\u003eMount Majura’s fascination with alpine varieties has found a perfect home for Mondeuse. Originally from the Savoie region of France, this variety is a half-sibling to Shiraz but thrives in much cooler, leaner conditions. At Mount Majura, it’s increasingly seen as the logical successor to Pinot Noir as the climate shifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2023 vintage was a true \"cool-climate\" season, shaped by a late, wet spring and a mild summer. Yields were low, but this allowed the fruit to ripen slowly and develop deep aromatics at a modest 13% alcohol. To ensure the wine had enough presence, Frank van de Loo used a \"double pressing\" technique to pull extra depth from the skins before fermentation in old barriques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a red that feels like it belongs in the mountains. It’s a wash of dark forest fruits underpinned by snappy, wild mountain herbs and peppery spice. The palate is light-footed but texturally interesting, with a nervous energy and a clean, savoury finish. It’s a compelling, nerdy alternative for those who love the structure of cool-climate Shiraz but the weight of Pinot.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mount Majura","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43855155626027,"sku":"2023 Mount Majura Mondeuse","price":34.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2572\/9722\/files\/2023MountMajuraMondeuse.png?v=1776403950"},{"product_id":"2024-clonakilla-shiraz-viognier","title":"2024 Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier","description":"\u003cp\u003eClonakilla’s Shiraz Viognier is the wine that proved Australia could do cool-climate elegance just as well as the Northern Rhône, and the 2024 vintage is one of the best in its history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt was a heartbreaking start to the season with October frosts wiping out a huge chunk of the crop, but the fruit that survived benefited from a glorious, warm autumn. The result is a wine at the \"high-water mark\" for the estate - ripe and powerful, yet incredibly precise. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe perfume on this release is the thing that gets you. You get an aromatic explosion of orange blossom, rose petals, and raspberry mixed with more savoury hits of cracked pepper and sandalwood. On the palate, it’s remarkably layered; there’s a core of cherry and plum fruit, but it’s the non-fruit stuff - the notes of soy, smoked meats, and graphite - that make it so complex.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven with its underlying power, the wine remains lithe and medium-bodied with the hallmark silky tannins that have made Tim Kirk’s flagship a legend. It’s already showing great drinkability, but given its immaculate balance and concentration, it will easily strut its stuff for the next two decades. This is a world-class release that tops even the masterpieces of recent years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e99 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"If one may start with the bottom line, the only reason that this one didn’t get 100 points is because there would seem to be every chance that Tim Kirk will continue to outdo himself and come up with something even better. Mind you, looking at this wine, it is hard to imagine how he will do that. As always, this sits amongst the world’s very best Shiraz Viognier blends... The previous vintage was a masterpiece. This one tops it.\"\u003cbr\u003e- Ken Gargett (Wine Pilot)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e98 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Elegant and precise with real clarity, showing all the hallmarks and charm of the Northern Rhone. 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The wine relies on a serious foundation of vine age, including original plantings from 1978 and a mix of premium clones like Abel and Pommard put in over the last two decades.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2025 vintage was a winner, benefiting from a wet spring and a warm, even summer that pushed the fruit into ideal territory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the first time we've gotten our hands on a little of Tim's Pinot; typically, it just sells out to the faithful Clonakilla club members. Enjoy it while it's here because it won't be here for long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95 points\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"There’s depth to this wine but there’s also exuberance. There’s also structure, nuance and distinctiveness, the combination of which makes for most delicious and engaging drinking... 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