Notes of: Leather

Notes of: Prune

Notes of: Plum

Notes of: Licorice

Notes of: Black Pepper

Notes of: Blackcurrant

Clonakilla

Clonakilla Hilltops Shiraz

Australia, New South Wales

Red wine

4.0

Expert Rating

0.0

Rarely Reviewed

Price not available

WINE DESCRIPTION

Clonakilla Hilltops Shiraz is a premium wine produced by Clonakilla, a renowned winery in Australia. The grapes for this wine are sourced from the Hilltops appellation, known for its high altitude and cool climate, which results in grapes with intense flavors and aromas. The vineyard features well-drained soils and a long growing season, allowing the grapes to ripen slowly and develop complex flavors. The winemaking process involves careful selection of the grapes, gentle handling, and aging in oak barrels, resulting in a wine with a rich and velvety texture, balanced acidity, and flavors of dark fruit, spice, and pepper. This wine is a classic example of a cool-climate Shiraz, perfect for those who appreciate elegance and complexity in their wines.

NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER

This Clonakilla Hilltops Shiraz is a bold and powerful wine with intense aromas of blackberry and black cherry.On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and rich, with a complex range of flavors including black pepper, dark chocolate, licorice and a hint of leather. The tannins are robust and the finish is long and lingering. Enjoy this robust and powerful Shiraz with a hearty steak or other grilled meats.

EXPERT RATING

4.0

Profile

Sweetness:

Dry

Lusciously Sweet

Alcohol:

High

Very Low Alcohol

Very High

Intensity:

Pronounced

Subtle

Powerful

Body:

Rich

Light Bodied

Full Bodied

Acidity:

Vibrant

Soft

Crisp

Tannin:

Grippy

No Tannin

Grippy

GRAPES (1)

Shiraz/Syrah

ORIGINS

Winery: Clonakilla

Region: New South Wales

New South Wales (NSW) is one of Australia's most populous states and its wine industry has been an important part of the country's history since the 18th Century. The history of winemaking in New South Wales dates back to the early 1800s when the first vines were planted in the Hunter Valley. Since then, the region has become one of Australia's most important wine regions, producing some of the country's most iconic wines. Today, NSW is home to over 500 wineries and vineyards, producing a wide range of styles from sparkling wines to fortified wines.

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