Clonakilla Riesling 2021

‘One of Australia’s finest rieslings’ – 96 Points & Top Value Mike Bennie

95 Points & 5 Stars Huon Hooke

Murrumbateman’s cool, continental climate and decomposed granite soils are perfectly suited to Riesling.

After the smoke-ravaged 2020 vintage the 2021 season came as a blessing with regular falls of rain and cool conditions just perfect for Riesling. The long ripening window has given us fine, detailed fruit characters and enabled plenty of fresh natural acid retention in the wines.

Drink now for its razor fine floral, citrus-edged fruit or cellar for up to 15 years and watch it develop lime and toast characters with age.

“Awash with a cool-fruit spectrum thanks to the chill of Murrumbateman, a subtle spritz evokes a current of electricity running through the wine. It teases the tastebuds with a very subtle off-dry hook, making it a versatile wine. Its acidity can cut through richer salty dishes or mirror the food to match the delicacy of the wine. And while it’s a beauty in its youth it will age for at least a decade. This is a fine and pure riesling with a pitch-perfect delivery.” – 95 Points & 5 Stars Huon Hooke

“One of Australia’s finest rieslings; a benchmark riesling for me. Loads of floral perfume, preserved lemon, pretty talc scents, a bit of warm river pebble, lime juice. Delicate in the palate, more lime juice here, tart and with great energy, crispness, cool herbal notes, some chalky pucker and endless mouth-watering length. Tightly wound but slightly juicy, if you get the drift. Beautiful expression, high toned saline mineral acidity, refreshing now to the max, will last a generation.” – 96 Points & Top Value Mike Bennie