2007 Clonakilla Hilltops Shiraz

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The famous Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier kicked off a fashion for lighter, finer, more aromatic shirazes whose influence has reached as far south as Tasmania. All of Tim Kirk’s wines are restrained, elegant and charming, even extending to his Southern Rhône Valley blend Ceoltoiri, made from grenache and six other varieties.

This is pretty much the perfect Hilltops shiraz. It’s tight, perfumed, juicy and sure, its long, ropey, chalky tannins giving it good potential in the cellar. What I love though is the flavour profile: licorice, dry chocolate, dark cherries and cedar smoke, a dab of mint helping it lift from the glass. This is beautiful.
94 Points - Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front