TASTING NOTES FOR Clonakilla Viognier Nouveau Canberra District 2025

🍷 Appearance
Pale lemon with bright green tinges. Luminous and youthful, reflecting its early-release style.

👃 Aromas
Highly fragrant and lifted, with lemongrass, white florals and orange blossom. Layers of apricot, white peach and fresh ginger add exotic complexity with a delicate spice edge.

👅 Palate
Fresh, juicy and immediately appealing, bursting with citrus and stone fruit—apricot, peach and mandarin. There’s a vibrant energy through the palate, balanced by a fine mineral line and subtle spice.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Light to medium-bodied with a soft, silky texture. The finish is clean, lively and persistent, showing citrus zest, gentle spice and a refreshing mineral edge.

🍇 Overall Style
A modern “nouveau” expression—capturing Viognier in its freshest, most vibrant form. Bright, aromatic and unwooded, designed for early drinking with purity, energy and charm.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with Asian cuisine, grilled prawns, spicy dishes or fresh salads. Also ideal as an aperitif or lightly chilled for warm-weather drinking.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A seriously exciting release—vibrant, aromatic and full of life.
A standout for mixed dozens when you want something fresh, modern and a little bit different that absolutely delivers.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷