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TASTING NOTES FOR Clonakilla Riesling Canberra District New South Wales 2026

🍷 Appearance

A beautiful pale straw colour with delicate green highlights. Bright, clear and youthful in the glass, displaying the freshness and vibrancy characteristic of premium cool-climate Australian Riesling.

👃 Aromas

An elegant and beautifully fragrant bouquet of fresh lime, lemon zest and crisp green apple, complemented by delicate notes of white flowers and citrus blossom. Subtle hints of wet stone and mineral complexity add further refinement to the fresh and expressive aromas.

👅 Palate

Crisp, vibrant and beautifully balanced, delivering concentrated flavours of fresh lime, lemon and juicy green apple. Delicate floral notes and subtle mineral undertones provide additional complexity, while lively natural acidity creates wonderful freshness and precision. The palate is elegant, tightly structured and wonderfully refreshing, showcasing the purity of cool-climate Riesling.

🍈 Texture & Finish

Light to medium-bodied with a beautifully refined texture and a lively, mouth-watering acidity. The palate displays excellent balance between delicate citrus fruit and mineral freshness, leading to a long, clean and persistent finish with lingering impressions of lime, lemon zest and subtle wet stone.

🍇 Overall Style

An elegant and expressive cool-climate Riesling from the highly regarded Clonakilla winery in the Canberra District. Combining vibrant citrus flavours, delicate floral aromas and refreshing acidity, this is a beautifully structured white wine offering purity, finesse and excellent ageing potential. A sophisticated expression of Australian Riesling.

🍽️ Food Pairing

An excellent accompaniment to fresh oysters, grilled prawns, delicate white fish, seafood platters and Asian-inspired cuisine. Also pairs beautifully with Thai dishes, Vietnamese salads, sushi, lightly spiced chicken and fresh goat’s cheese. Equally enjoyable served well chilled as a refreshing aperitif.

🥂 BBD Verdict

A beautifully refined and wonderfully refreshing Riesling from one of Australia’s most respected cool-climate wineries. The Clonakilla Riesling 2026 offers vibrant citrus flavours, delicate floral complexity and beautifully balanced acidity, creating a wine of elegance, purity and impressive length. An excellent choice for Riesling enthusiasts seeking freshness, sophistication and genuine regional character. Delightful to enjoy in its youth, with the structure and acidity to reward careful cellaring.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷