Clonakilla

Hilltops Shiraz

9.017 ratings
9.42 pro ratings
Canberra District, Southern New South Wales, New South Wales, Australia
Shiraz
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

Have liked many previous vintages of this including the 2004 which proved it could be cellared 10+ years. This was restrained to the point of lacking fruit definition. Reasonable meaty peppery spicy nose. Have had better examples.

Have liked many previous vintages of this including the 2004 which proved it could be cellared 10+ years. This was restrained to the point of lacking fruit definition. Reasonable meaty peppery spicy nose. Have had better examples.

Jan 13th, 2016
Rubychick

Finally - a Shiraz that I love

Finally - a Shiraz that I love

Apr 26th, 2014
Paul Kaan

Winemaker/Blogger FilthyGoodVino.com

8.8

Fun Vino, better second day, primary juby fruit developed, would love to see this with a few more months in old oak to develop it pre-bottling. Some serious effort has gone into texture. Great balance, lacking the mid-palate & finish it needs to take it to the next level #FilthyGoodVino c$35 @BocaccioVino

Fun Vino, better second day, primary juby fruit developed, would love to see this with a few more months in old oak to develop it pre-bottling. Some serious effort has gone into texture. Great balance, lacking the mid-palate & finish it needs to take it to the next level #FilthyGoodVino c$35 @BocaccioVino

Dec 22nd, 2013
Philip Faure

Gorgeous shiraz.

Gorgeous shiraz.

Dec 23rd, 2017
Aaron Braun

Intense floral and pink peppercorn aromatics. So fresh and lively and a delight to drink. #newaustralia

Intense floral and pink peppercorn aromatics. So fresh and lively and a delight to drink. #newaustralia

Feb 6th, 2016
Terence Lee

Satisfied

Satisfied

Jan 25th, 2016
Jonas Palmqvist

On the nose, cherries, spices and a bit of meatiness. Medium bodied and on the first day, prevalent acidity. On the second day, much more rounded with a nice savoury aftertaste.

On the nose, cherries, spices and a bit of meatiness. Medium bodied and on the first day, prevalent acidity. On the second day, much more rounded with a nice savoury aftertaste.

Oct 18th, 2015
Kieran Roberts

Drinkable but needs a few more years in the bottle

Drinkable but needs a few more years in the bottle

Jun 30th, 2014
Felix Boulin

Felix had this 6 years ago

Felix had this 6 years ago

Oct 20th, 2018
Arthit Naidu

Arthit had this 9 years ago

Arthit had this 9 years ago

Apr 7th, 2016