{"product_id":"2009-clonakilla-shiraz-viognier-1-5l-magnum","title":"2009 Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier 1.5L Magnum","description":"\n\u003ch3\u003e1.5L Magnum Bottle.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2009 Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier 1.5L Magnum is an exceptional Australian red wine from Clonakilla's estate vineyard in Murrumbateman, Canberra District, New South Wales. Combining Shiraz with 5% Viognier, this acclaimed cool-climate wine displays intense dark fruit, fragrant violets, summer berries and classic Canberra spice, supported by refined tannins and remarkable balance. Named Jeremy Oliver's 2011 Wine of the Year, this distinguished vintage is presented in a collectible 1.5L Magnum format, showcasing Clonakilla's signature elegance, concentration and longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAwards \u0026amp; Critic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2011 Wine of the Year — Jeremy Oliver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRecognised by Jeremy Oliver as his Wine of the Year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer Tasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTim Kirk — Clonakilla\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA potent aroma of ripe fruit; dark, intense and very pure; violets and summer berries; roast meats and complex spice notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIn the mouth there is loads of extract, black fruit, classic savoury spice and persistent, mouth-coating tannins. A warm-hearted, black diamond of a wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2009 vintage was outstanding in the Canberra District. Following the generous 2008 season, the vines produced low to moderate yields, supported by good rainfall in spring and early summer. An exceptionally hot February was moderated by overnight temperature drops of 15–20°C, helping preserve natural acidity. Warm, settled conditions in March provided excellent ripening conditions for red varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShiraz Viognier parcels were harvested between 22 March and 7 April. The blend incorporates 5% Viognier and 22% whole bunches, contributing aromatic complexity and structure. The resulting wine combines concentrated fruit with finely integrated tannins and the distinctive savoury spice of Murrumbateman Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClonakilla was established in 1971 by Dr John Kirk at Murrumbateman, near Canberra. The family-owned estate has become one of Australia's most respected cool-climate wine producers, particularly renowned for its Shiraz Viognier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInspired by the wines of France's Côte-Rôtie, Tim Kirk introduced Shiraz and Viognier co-fermentation at Clonakilla in 1992. This pioneering approach helped establish Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier as a benchmark Australian red wine, celebrated for its aromatic precision, elegant structure and distinctive expression of the Canberra District.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClonakilla\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShiraz Viognier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVintage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2009\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCanberra District, New South Wales\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVineyard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMurrumbateman Estate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrape Varieties\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShiraz, 5% Viognier\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhole Bunch\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWine Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDry Still Red Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.2%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTotal Acidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.1 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003epH\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.69\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eResidual Sugar\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0 g\/L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5L Magnum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrilled beef, roast lamb, venison\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n","brand":"MW Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67934575853870,"sku":"8365479138","price":390.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2009_Clonakilla_Shiraz_Viognier_1.5L_Magnum.png?v=1793944657","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2009-clonakilla-shiraz-viognier-1-5l-magnum","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}