Clonakilla Hilltops Shiraz 2024

Description

Product Description: Cool-climate precision with lifted aromatic depth. The 2024 Clonakilla Hilltops Shiraz is a finely composed expression from the Hilltops region of New South Wales, grown on the south-western slopes around Young. Sourced from the Mullany and Gleeson families’ vineyards, this vintage reflects the clarity and character of a season that combined low yields with concentrated fruit intensity. Fermented in open vessels with gentle pump-overs and matured for twelve months in French oak (just 10 percent new), the wine is layered and expressive. Red cherry, dark berries, and violet aromas lead into a palate of ripe fruit, spice, and poised structure. Balanced, fragrant, and cellar-worthy, it offers versatility alongside grilled lamb, pepper-crusted steak, or slow-braised dishes. Tasting Notes NOSE– Spicy and plush‑fruitedInitial aromas of herbal spice and charcuterie notes give way to gutsy, savory depth with hints of sweet‑sour complexity. PALATE– Inky, dark and layeredBitumen‑like intensity and pepper veer into dark plum and kirsch fruit, wrapped in cedary oak, with a weighty yet refined texture. FINISH– Structured and spicyFine acidity and firm tannins frame a finish of peppery spice, leaving the palate svelte, long and shapely. Finer Details:Style – Red WineVarietal – ShirazCountry – AustraliaRegion – Hilltops, New South WalesVintage – 2024Bottle Size – 750 mlABV – 14.5%