Ranked #16 of 32 2017 Shiraz Viognier from Canberra District
90/100
4 Stars
Huon Hooke
Medium red/purple, light in colour for a young shiraz, the aromas floral and lightly spicy with hints of violets. It's light to medium-weight and the tannins are mild and soft. A refined, elegant wine of subtlety, balance and charm. (Includes 6% co-fermented viognier)
Tasted: 21/09/2018
Drink: 2018 to 2029
98 Points James Halliday
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 to 2037.
James Halliday. June, 2023