Clonakilla Viognier Nouveau 2026
- 92
- $34
- Drink by: 2026-2028
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Viognier has always been important at Clonakilla since it was first planted back in 1986, perhaps most famously with their extraordinary Shiraz Viognier, but also as a solo varietal. The Nouveau style is fermented in stainless steel, with the intention of enhancing the aromatics. They use no oak with this wine to ensure it is simply pure fruit. The colour is that of shimmering straw. The nose is a little more refined than we might usually expect, but there are hints of stone fruits, apricot skins, pink musk, ginger and citrus evident. A bright style which is flavour first, the wine of medium length with a soft and gentle finish. For enjoying over the next year or two.
Ken was born and bred in Brisbane, Queensland. He had a non-trendy, perfectly happy childhood, in a family convinced alcohol meant instant condemnation to Hades. But a break fishing on the Great Barrier Reef, and some good wine, started a serious obsession that eventually took over. It did not stop Ken being chastised later for drinking Pol champagne, disgusted he’d drink anything made by a Cambodian dictator. Now, Ken mostly writes on wine, champagne and spirits for various newspapers, magazines and books, but is perhaps best known for his work in The Courier Mail. He also has a little sideline writing on cigars, fishing, travel and food. When not writing, fly-fishing for trout in NZ or bonefish on the flats of Cuba, travelling or smoking cigars, he is no doubt following a variety of sporting teams – the occasionally glorious Queensland Reds rugby, the dysfunctional Washington Redskins, the dodgy Arsenal and especially revels in the world restored to its proper axis with the return of the Ashes to their rightful home.
