2025 Clonakilla Viognier | 96pt Flagship Australian Viognier

🔥 96 Point Flagship Australian Viognier | One of the Greatest Viogniers in the Country

A breathtakingly aromatic and texturally complex Canberra District Viognier 

Extraordinary aromatic intensity and cool-climate finesse. 

96 Points – The Wine Front | 95 points - The R Review 

Canberra District, NSW/ACT

$68 a bottle
Viognier • Clonakilla • Canberra District

"The Viognier that goes into Australia's most celebrated Shiraz Viognier co-ferment — now bottled as a standalone expression of extraordinary aromatic intensity and cool-climate finesse."

Tasting Notes

Appearance:
Pale golden with excellent clarity — luminous, vibrant and inviting.

Aroma:
Intensely aromatic and complex with:

• white flowers and jasmine — hauntingly perfumed
• apricot, peach and stone fruit
• citrus zest and honey
• ginger, spice and subtle mineral undertones

Canberra District Viognier of world-class aromatic intensity — the white flower and apricot perfume of the variety at its most pure and expressive, with the cool-climate precision and vibrant acidity that defines great Clonakilla Viognier.

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

• apricot, peach and stone fruit
• lemon and citrus
• honey and white flowers
• ginger, white pepper and spice
• vibrant acidity and fine mineral backbone delivering precision, balance and length

The wine delivers aromatic richness with cool-climate elegance, combining Tim Kirk's celebrated winemaking with the Canberra District's extraordinary cool-climate terroir and the aromatic intensity that defines great Clonakilla Viognier.

Finish:
Long and satisfying with lingering stone fruit, white flowers, honey and the extraordinary aromatic complexity that defines great Viognier.

Critical Acclaim

96pts – The Wine Front 

95pts - The R Review 

About Clonakilla Viognier

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. Clonakilla is best known for their iconic Shiraz Viognier — consistently rated among the finest wines in Australia and one of the most celebrated Rhône-style expressions in the world. The Viognier is the standalone expression of the variety that Tim Kirk co-ferments with Shiraz to create the iconic Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier — a wine of extraordinary aromatic intensity, cool-climate precision and Rhône-inspired elegance. The Canberra District's cool climate, high altitude and granite soils create ideal conditions for Viognier of extraordinary aromatic richness and cool-climate finesse.

It represents:

• breathtakingly aromatic Canberra District Viognier from one of Australia's most celebrated and iconic Rhône-style producers
• the Viognier that goes into Australia's most celebrated Shiraz Viognier co-ferment — now bottled as a standalone expression
• outstanding value for a 95-point, food-friendly Canberra District Viognier from one of Australia's most iconic wineries

Wine Details

• Vintage: 2025
• Variety: Viognier
• Region: Canberra District, NSW/ACT
• Producer: Clonakilla
• Winemaker: Tim Kirk
• Serving Temperature: 10–14°C
• Cellaring: Drink now – 2029 (best enjoyed fresh)

Food Pairings

• Grilled lobster with herb butter
• Pan-seared scallops
• Roast chicken with apricot and herbs
• Thai and Vietnamese cuisine
• Soft and fresh cheeses
• As a sophisticated aperitif

Why We Love It

This is breathtakingly aromatic, texturally complex Canberra District Viognier from one of Australia's most celebrated and iconic wineries — the Viognier that goes into Australia's most celebrated Shiraz Viognier co-ferment, now in a standalone expression.
At $68, it delivers 96-point quality and a Viognier experience that is genuinely unlike anything else in the Australian market.

An essential acquisition for lovers of aromatic, food-friendly Rhône varieties and the finest Canberra District white wine.

👉 Secure your bottles now — one of Australia's benchmark white wines