2022 Clonakilla Riesling

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Classic Riesling release from the iconic Clonakilla.
4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
2 Reviews

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Description

The name Clonakilla needs no introduction, nor does its benchmark Riesling.

Grown on the Clonakilla estate vineyard in Murrumbateman, this, along with Ken Helm's Rieslings have long been the gold standard for this variety in the region.

It's finely put together but packed with juicy citrus, this is great to either drink now or keep as long as like. Killer Canberra Riesling!

Murrumbateman's cool, continental climate and decomposed granite soils are perfectly suited to Riesling. 2022 was another classic Riesling year with plenty of rain when we needed it and a long, cool ripening season.
Drink now for its fine floral, citrus-edged fruit or cellar for up to 15 years and watch it develop lime and toast characters with age.

Region: Canberra District, NSW
Blend: Riesling (100%)
ABV: 12%
Closure: 750ml
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95 Points - "Very light colour, almost pale, with aromas of lemon verbena, fresh -picked herbs and lemon-juice, the palate very crisp and tangy with elevated acidity. Lemon and mandarin flavours on palate, underpinned by vivacious acidity. The finish is appetisingly dry and super-refreshing. A very young riesling with great potential" - Huon Hooke (The Real Review)

94 Points - "The clarity of the flavour here is quite something. Apple, fresh and intense, red and green, meets slate and chalk, a touch of steel too. It has both drive and flavour but it also has texture; not overt but enough to slow the wine down on its way through your mouth, like stones and branches in a stream, helping everything to settle and sink in. The tinge of green to the hue here is another quality marker. I especially like that this wine has all the persistent you could wish for, but also has some body, some flesh." - Campbell Mattinson (The Wine Front)

95 Points - "Striking aromas of spring blossom, crisp pears and mandarin orange aromas make this stand out in the Australian riesling crowd. Sleek, but with a lovely creamy texture on the mid-palate and serious mineral freshness at the long, wet stone finish. Drink or hold. Screw cap." - JamesSuckling.com

95 Points - "Spring garden aromas of jasmine, lemon blossom and herbs make this vibrant riesling very enticing. The palate is a burst of juicy fresh lime and mandarin, lemongrass and grapefruit pith with tangy acidity, yet enough lemon-curd texture to flesh it out. Mouth-watering and refreshing now (its perfect for summer) but will easily sail into the next decade." - Jane Faulkner (Halliday Wine Companion)

4.5
Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars
Based on 2 reviews
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100%would recommend this product
2 reviews
  • JB
    Jeremy B.
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    Wine Knowledge Level Cork Dork
    9 seconds ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Cork Dork
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Racy riesling from the Canberra region

    I'm a big fan of this riesling. Not only does it deliver on the bang for buck front, but the racy acidity, citrus and floral characters makes it great to drink young, especially with oysters but will make a great additional to the cellar for medium term (5-7 years+) ageing.

    TasteRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 5.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
  • MN
    Matthew N.
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    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    2 months ago
    Wine Knowledge Level Beginner
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    Delicious

    I think if I kept this for a year and at a stable temperature it may have tasted a lot more better.

    TasteRated 4.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Interest LevelRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
    Value for MoneyRated 3.0 on a scale of 1 to 5
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Clonakilla

Clonakilla is one of the true icons of the Australian wine scene. Since its inception, it has been one of the leading lights of the Australian cool climate wine insurgence.

They boast one of the most collectable wines in the country in their Shiraz Viognier, a wine of outstanding quality and consistency over the last two decades. Whether Shiraz, Riesling or otherwise, every wine in the Clonakilla stable are considered amongst the benchmark examples in Canberra District.

Quite simply, Tim Kirk and his family-owned estate are one of the true gems in the Australian wine industry crown.

Tim Kirk harvesting at Clonakilla Discover Clonakilla Wines

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