Clonakilla is so well known for its benchmark Shiraz Viognier that that other wines in its portfolio are sometimes not given the attention they merit. In addition to the excellent Viognier (and Viognier Nouveau), there is a Riesling. In fact, Clonakilla has bottled a Riesling for almost 30 years.
Stylistically, Clonakilla Riesling fits within the Australian norm; lime citrus is to the fore, together with crab apples. Bone dry, it is slightly austere, even almost a decade on from vintage, suggesting that the wine has a number of years up its sleeve. All in all, this is a very good cool climate Riesling that possesses plenty of cut and thrust. It just lacks that extra polish that distinguishes Clonakilla’s superb Shiraz Viognier.
2003 RIESLING
Producer: Clonakilla
Variety: Riesling
Vintage: 2003
Region: Canberra District, New South Wales
ABV: 12.0%
Price: N/a
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Date tasted: 13 October 2011
Tasting Note:
Very clean and pure aromatic nose – delicate rather than pungent. Lime zest and crab apples – piercingly fresh. Slightly austere on the palate, finishing with dry pithy citrus acidity. Although drinking well now, it should develop further. The only question is whether it will flesh out and provide more enjoyable drinking.
Score: 16/20
Stylistically, Clonakilla Riesling fits within the Australian norm; lime citrus is to the fore, together with crab apples. Bone dry, it is slightly austere, even almost a decade on from vintage, suggesting that the wine has a number of years up its sleeve. All in all, this is a very good cool climate Riesling that possesses plenty of cut and thrust. It just lacks that extra polish that distinguishes Clonakilla’s superb Shiraz Viognier.
2003 RIESLINGProducer: Clonakilla
Variety: Riesling
Vintage: 2003
Region: Canberra District, New South Wales
ABV: 12.0%
Price: N/a
Closure: Screw cap
Format: 750ml
Date tasted: 13 October 2011
Tasting Note:
Very clean and pure aromatic nose – delicate rather than pungent. Lime zest and crab apples – piercingly fresh. Slightly austere on the palate, finishing with dry pithy citrus acidity. Although drinking well now, it should develop further. The only question is whether it will flesh out and provide more enjoyable drinking.
Score: 16/20
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