Clonakilla Viognier 2024

Always one of Australia’s most exciting Viogniers, from the Canberra region, fermentation is in large format French oak – demi-muids and puncheons – with considerable time on lees to follow. The colour is a gleaming gold/yellow with flecks of green. The typical aromas of apricots, citrus and ginger are present in spades and there is even a pleasing flick of lemongrass and what seems to be the merest whiff of matchstick. Beautifully perfumed. This is still very young and it will surely be better in twelve months and then drink superbly for the following three to five years. A wine with bright yet unobtrusive acidity, impeccable balance, good intensity and serious length, it will only enhance the reputation of Viognier from this winery, not to mention provide wine lovers with some real pleasure.