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Clonakilla ‘Hilltops’ Shiraz 2022

14% abv

Vol- 75cl

This vibrant Shiraz is produced from four different vineyards in the Hilltops district around Young in New South Wales. The altitude is marginally lower than Canberra, so the grapes tend to be harvested around two weeks before those grown on the Murrumbateman estate. Soils are deep red loam over light clay enabling a distinctive blackberry and blackcurrant notes to the wine. 2021 saw a cool summer with regular rainfall which slowed the ripening while retaining cool climate elegance and freshness. The grapes were destemmed and fermented in warm open-top fermenters. 2021 Hilltops Shiraz was aged in mixture of new and old French barriques and puncheons.

“Vibrant and deep ruby red, purple tints to the lip. Raspberry, blueberry, musk stick and violet aromatics. Dark berries fill the front palate; as they evolve across the tongue a layer of dark spices appears and underneath, we see hints of blood and stone. Tannins are a firm, guiding hand to drive the medium weighted palate long and lingering. Has many years ahead of it.”
93 points – Stuart Knox, The Real Review, June 2022

“Medium-bodied, spice and hazelnuts, mint, blueberry and fresh blackberry, a juicy sort of acidity and a firm crunch to tannin, kind of a wheatgerm flavour and texture too, and a bright and meaty peppery finish of good length. Not the most concentrated, but freshness is appealing.”
92 points – Gary Walsh, The Wine Front, March 2022

“Mid crimson. High toned. Transparent. Lightweight. The sort of wine you thought Australian would never produce! Positively racy…”
16.5/20 points – Jancis Robinson MW2, Jancis Robinson, March 202

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£110.00  Per Case 6 x 75cl (6 x £18.33)   exclusive of Duty and VAT.

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Important. This is a bonded product and is priced exclusive of Duty and VAT. Wines must be purchased by the unmixed case. The case size is detailed in the Product Details. After purchase we will contact you to arrange either the wine's continued storage in a bonded warehouse as designated by HM Customs & Excise or for the payment of the pertinent Duty and VAT, where after delivery can be arranged. Transfer & delivery fees will be charged at cost.

When John Kirk planted the first vines in 1971 he had no idea that his vineyard would one day be celebrated as one of the best in the country. Along the way there have been trials and tribulations as well as moments of unprecedented success.

Over time something important has become clear: Murrumbateman and Shiraz are one of those rare combinations in the world of wine that can produce something truly exciting.

In 1971 John bought a 44-acre farm near the village of Murrumbateman, 40 kilometres north of Canberra.

A profile of the soil shows the special reddish parna that may be the deposit of inland soils blown in many thousands of years ago. This permeable layer rests over yellowish clays under which lies a heavier bed of clay consisting of broken down, decomposed dacite of volcanic origin.

On this soil, John planted a vineyard and named the property Clonakilla - ‘meadow of the church’ - after his grandfather’s farm in County Clare.

Reference #:
21151_B
Strength
14 ABV
Bottles per Case
6 bottles
Grapes
Shiraz / Syrah
Organic
No
Biodynamic
No
Vegan
Yes
Vegetarian
Yes
Sparkling
No

What do I pay for delivery?

Orders under £150 are charged an initial £9.95 incl. VAT.

Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly.
Orders under £190 are charged an initial £12.00 incl.

All stock bought from Bond will be charged at delivery cost as quoted by the bond. As this varies dependent on the location of the wines and ultimate destination this will be quoted to you at the point of billing for VAT and duty.

And can we change order.

Deliveries are normally between 09.00 and 17.00 Tuesday to Friday and a signature is required on receipt of delivery. (We do not ship on a Friday for Monday delivery unless specifically requested to do so).

A shipping confirmation email will be sent when your order has been processed and shipped. You will be sent a further email and/or text with a delivery time slot and a consignment number along with instructions on how to amend this if required.

If you are out a card is left, with an instruction to call the local depot to re-arrange delivery. Alternatively, you can inform us to “leave safe”, “leave with a neighbour”, “leave in garage” etc. and we will pass this information onto the courier. Please remember that, in accordance with our Terms & Conditions, alcohol will only be left with persons over 18 Years Old.

A shipping confirmation email will be sent when your order has been processed and shipped. You will be sent a text with a delivery time slot and a consignment number along with instructions on how to amend this if required.

We use Mailsafe packaging and double walled cardboard boxes for secure shipping of all bottles. Clear labelling marked FRAGILE is applied and all our despatches.

UK mainland deliveries are overnight from confirmation of despatch with the exception of the following postcodes where deliveries are made on a 2 to 5 day service from despatch : 

IV 3 to 11, IV14 to 28, IV 40 & IV 51 to 54, IV 63. KW 1 to 3 & KW 5 to 14. PH 33 to 41

 

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