2025 Clonakilla Sauvignon Blanc Semillon | Canberra District Premium SBS

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A vibrant and texturally expressive Canberra District Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 

 a Bordeaux-inspired blend of vibrant citrus and textural richness at an exceptional everyday price. Outstanding value at $28.

Canberra District, NSW/ACT

$28 a bottle
Sauvignon Blanc Semillon • Clonakilla • Canberra District

"Tim Kirk's Bordeaux-inspired Canberra District blend — Sauvignon Blanc's citrus vibrancy and Semillon's textural richness in perfect harmony. The most accessible expression in the Clonakilla white wine range."

About Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is one of Australia's most celebrated and distinctive white blends — inspired by the great white wines of Bordeaux, where Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon have been blended for centuries. Sauvignon Blanc provides the vibrant citrus intensity, tropical fruit and lemongrass freshness; Semillon adds textural weight, waxy richness and the age-worthiness that transforms the blend with time. In the Canberra District's cool climate, the blend expresses extraordinary freshness, balance and food-friendly character.

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Pale straw with brilliant clarity and hints of green — luminous, vibrant and inviting.

Aroma:
Complex and expressive with:

• citrus zest, lime and grapefruit — from the Sauvignon Blanc
• tropical fruit, gooseberry and lemongrass
• fresh herbs and subtle mineral undertones
• a touch of waxy richness from the Semillon component

Canberra District Sauvignon Blanc Semillon of extraordinary aromatic freshness — the citrus vibrancy and tropical fruit of the Sauvignon Blanc beautifully complemented by the textural weight and waxy richness of the Semillon.

Palate:
Medium-bodied with excellent balance and texture.
Expect layers of:

• lime, grapefruit and green apple
• lemongrass, white pepper and fresh herbs
• honey and subtle waxy richness from the Semillon
• fine mineral backbone and cool-climate precision
• excellent balance delivering freshness, texture and length

The wine delivers citrus vibrancy with textural richness, combining Tim Kirk's celebrated winemaking with the Canberra District's extraordinary cool-climate terroir and the Bordeaux-inspired blend character that defines great Clonakilla Sauvignon Blanc Semillon.

Finish:
Long and refreshing with lingering citrus, lemongrass and herbal complexity.

About Clonakilla Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

Clonakilla is one of Australia's most celebrated and iconic wineries, founded by Dr John Kirk in the Canberra District in 1971 and now run by his son Tim Kirk — one of Australia's most respected and celebrated winemakers, best known for the iconic Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier. The Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is the most accessible expression in the Clonakilla white wine range — a Bordeaux-inspired blend of vibrant citrus and textural richness that showcases the Canberra District's extraordinary cool-climate potential for white wine blends. At $28, it is outstanding value for a Clonakilla wine of this quality and food-friendly character.

It represents:

• vibrant, texturally expressive Canberra District Sauvignon Blanc Semillon from one of Australia's most celebrated and iconic wineries
• Tim Kirk's Bordeaux-inspired blend — Sauvignon Blanc's citrus vibrancy and Semillon's textural richness in perfect harmony
• outstanding value for a food-friendly, cool-climate Canberra District white blend at $28

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2025
• Variety: Sauvignon Blanc Semillon
• Region: Canberra District, NSW/ACT
• Producer: Clonakilla
• Winemaker: Tim Kirk
• Serving Temperature: 8–12°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2029

Food Pairings

• Fresh oysters and seafood
• Grilled fish with lemon and herbs
• Goat cheese and charcuterie
• Thai and Vietnamese cuisine
• Seasonal salads
• As an aperitif

Why We Love It

This is vibrant, texturally expressive Canberra District Sauvignon Blanc Semillon from one of Australia's most celebrated and iconic wineries — Tim Kirk's Bordeaux-inspired blend at its most food-friendly and accessible.
At $28, it delivers outstanding Clonakilla quality and food-friendly cool-climate character at an exceptional everyday price.

The perfect introduction to the Clonakilla white wine range.

👉 Secure your bottles now — incredible value from one of Australia's most iconic wineries