Clonakilla Shiraz-Viognier 2014 100ml

Planted in 1971 by an Irish biochemist who defiantly ignored claims that the region was too cold for viticulture, this Murrumbateman powerhouse pioneered the Canberra District fine wine industry. Spearheaded by second-generation visionary Tim Kirk—who drew inspiration from France’s legendary Côte-Rôtie—Clonakilla forever shook up the nation's wine landscape by introducing a game-changing Shiraz Viognier co-fermentation method. utilising native-yeast ferments on ancient, volcanic red parna soils, this multi-generational icon crafts highly sought-after, cool-climate benchmarks that shimmer with wild berry perfume, intense peppery spice, and an extraordinarily elegant, chiseled majesty.

Australia’s wine story began with colonial plantings in the late eighteenth century and took off through the work of early European settlers. The wine landscape is vast and varied, shaped by a mix of maritime, continental and desert-like influences across its key regions. Its appellation system is built around zones, which focus on geographic origin rather than strict rules on grape or style. Classic varieties such as Shiraz (Syrah), Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay lead the way, with Riesling and Grenache also playing important roles, plus a recent influx of ‘Mediterranean’ grapes are also turning heads. From the bold reds of Barossa to the cool climate elegance of Margaret River and Tasmania, Australia offers a huge spectrum of flavours. The country’s modern approach champions innovation, sustainability and a clear expression of place.

The Canberra District is a unique, high-altitude landscape defined by a continental climate with cold nights and warm, sunny days. This sharp diurnal shift locks in a beautifully vibrant acidity and a precise, crystalline fruit focus, yielding exceptionally elegant wines with a taut, architectural frame.