Clonakilla Viognier Beechworth 2019

Description

Dr John Kirk planted the Clonakilla vineyard at Murrumbateman, 40 kilometres north of Canberra, in 1971 after his scientific curiosity led him to question why vines were not being grown in this area. His research showed that the soil and climate seemed suited to certain varieties. Clonakilla means 'meadow of the church' and is the name of Dr Kirk's grandfather's farm in County Clare, Ireland. In 1997 Tim Kirk, the fourth of John's six sons, took over responsibility for winemaking. Today, Clonakilla is recognised as one of the leading estates in Australia. Tim was named Gourmet Traveller Winemaker of the Year in 2013.

Elegant and sophisticated barrel-fermented Viognier with vibrant fruit characters and plenty of spice. The Viognier is typically generous with ripe stone fruit, musk and ginger aromas and a classically full-flavoured palate.