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ClonakillaShiraz 2012
Dry, Full Bodied style of Shiraz
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Dry, Full Bodied style of ShirazSean O’Riada is one of the heroes of modern Ireland. A talented musician and composer, he is credited with taking traditional Irish music out of the kitchens and pubs of Ireland and putting it on the concert stages of the world. He died, prematurely, in 1971, the year Clonakilla was established by John Kirk. He was John’s cousin.
The O’Riada is a quintessential Canberra Shiraz.
The O’Riada is a quintessential Canberra Shiraz.
Sean O’Riada is one of the heroes of modern Ireland. A talented musician and composer, he is credited with taking traditional Irish music out of the kitchens and pubs of Ireland and putting it on the concert stages of the world. He died, prematurely, in 1971, the year Clonakilla was established by John Kirk. He was John’s cousin.
The O’Riada is a quintessential Canberra Shiraz.
The O’Riada is a quintessential Canberra Shiraz.
Full bodied red wines have a noticeably textural mouthfeel with bold, complex flavours. Often deeply coloured.
Dry wines have no trace of sweetness at all.
- TypeShiraz
- Size750mL
- RegionHilltops
- Current Vintage2012
- Standard Drinks8.3
- Alcohol Volume14.0%
- CountryAustralia
- StateNew South Wales
- Brand NameClonakilla
- ClosureScrew Cap
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyFull Bodied
James Halliday
Australian wine writer, critic and winemaker
Vintage 2012
95 points
Halliday 95 points. Ruby red, medium bodied, elegant, rounded, northern Rhone echoes. Orange peel, white pepper, negroni, red currant. Fine and elegant - lovely spices and fresh acidity, nebbiolo like tannins. A pinot drinkers shiraz. Now - 2030. Venison with red currants.
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