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Description
The 2023 Clonakilla O'Riada Shiraz offers an elegant expression of what cool-climate Canberra Shiraz does best. With its rich, fragrant bouquet and supple, dark berry fruit, it’s a perfect tribute to the legacy of both the region and the name it honours. Named after Irish composer Sean O’Riada, a cousin of Clonakilla’s founder, this wine carries a deeply personal connection—much like O’Riada’s music, which brought traditional Irish culture to the world stage.
The 2023 vintage is particularly exciting, thanks to a long, cool growing season that gave the grapes time to develop beautifully nuanced flavours. You’ll find ripe red and dark fruits, hints of spice, and lovely floral notes that keep you coming back for more. Sourced from Clonakilla’s estate vineyards and trusted growers in Hall and Murrumbateman, this Shiraz is both graceful and powerful, with silky tannins and a vibrant acidity that gives it real staying power.
At a fraction of the price of the iconic Shiraz Viognier, the O’Riada is a serious bargain for its quality. It's a wine you can enjoy now for its youthful energy or cellar for several years to see it evolve into something even more special. Whether you’re opening a bottle for a casual mid-week dinner or tucking it away for a future occasion, the 2023 O’Riada Shiraz is Canberra District winemaking at its finest—refined, balanced, and endlessly enjoyable.
96 points
"While Kirk’s shiraz viognier – about which you’ll hear more from me in coming months – is justly celebrated, this is a light he can keep under a bushel no longer. It is one of Australian wine’s biggest bargains..."
- Nick Ryan (The Weekend Australian)
95 points
"The 2023 O’Riada Shiraz is perfumed and floral right out of the blocks: rose petals, petrichor, a drift of arnica/licorice, white chocolate and sweet tobacco. The wine is attractive and perfumed in the mouth as well, and the tannins are finely wrought. The wine finishes with a slight inflection of dried mint, but this is a gorgeous thing and comes highly recommended."
- Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)
