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Clonakilla Riesling 2025
Clonakilla

Clonakilla Riesling 2025

Sale price$37.99

— An acknowledged iconic producer.
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— Granny Smith apple, subtle orange and steely mineral characters complete a crunchy finish. A wine of stunning purity.
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— Voted Halliday's Top 100 wines of 2025!

Origin

New South Wales Canberra District, Australia

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SKU: CLRI202510 UCAU
  • 95 Points
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TASTING NOTES

Clonakilla Riesling 2025 stands as a testament to precision winemaking from one of Australia's most iconic producers. Celebrated for its elegant balance and vibrant character, this Riesling offers a sensory journey marked by crisp Granny Smith apple notes, subtle hints of orange blossom, and a distinctive steely mineral edge that culminates in a crunchy, refreshing finish.

Crafted with stunning purity, this wine exemplifies the finesse and complexity synonymous with Clonakilla’s approach to Riesling. Its bright acidity and layered flavors make it a versatile companion to a range of dishes, while also rewarding those who appreciate a refined and expressive white wine.

Recognized in Halliday's Top 100 Wines of 2025, this vintage highlights the exceptional quality and consistency Clonakilla delivers year after year. The 2025 vintage reflects ideal growing conditions that enhanced the grape's natural vibrancy and minerality, resulting in a wine that is both approachable and age-worthy.

Whether enjoyed now or cellared for future enjoyment, the Clonakilla Riesling 2025 promises a memorable experience defined by purity, balance, and a distinctive Australian terroir expression.

TASTING PROFILE
  • LIGHT
  • FULL
  • LOW TANNIN
  • TANNIC
  • SWEET
  • DRY
  • LOW ACIDITY
  • HIGH ACIDITY
Aroma: Lemon, Lime, Mineral
Palate: Chalk, Honeydew, Lemon
Food Pairings:
  • Asian
  • Fish
  • Shellfish

Classification: White

Variety: Riesling

Vintage: 2025

Bottle : 750ml (Bottle)

Country: Australia

Region: New South Wales

Alcohol: 12.0%

Cellaring: 10-15 Years

Scores

95/100

There are two types of wine lovers. Those who understand and appreciate the glory of Australian Riesling, and those who are yet to see the light. Among the former, most will turn immediately to the Clare and Eden valleys, with a nod to Frankland River. Some of our other regions are woefully underestimated and Canberra is proving itself very much part of the neglected, when it comes to this grape. The Rieslings from here can be beautifully constructed, taking advantage of the cooler climate. My spies, and the evidence to date, suggest that the 2025 vintage is a truly spectacular one and anyone interested in seeing just how good these wines can be should turn their attention to them as soon as possible. Quantities are never extensive.

Clonakilla is, of course best known, for its brilliant reds, especially the Shiraz Viognier. Do not ignore their Riesling. It is something special. A very pale lemon hue, there are intense aromatics with citrus, florals, limes, bath salts and talc all evident, with slight chalky notes in the background. Bright, zesty acidity runs the length and the wine is immaculately balanced. Utterly pristine, there is excellent focus and a very long and persistent finish here. This sits with the very best Clonakilla Rieslings I have seen. 15 years. - Ken Garget(more...)

Wine Pilot

Scores

95/100

Pale straw, bright in the glass and vibrant. Really pretty and lifted aromas of white flowers, lime leaf, lemon pith, bath salts, wet stone and lemon sherbet. Pithy, crunchy and deliciously mouth-watering.

There’s lovely purity and drive, with lashings of perky citrus, tangy acidity and some shapely, chalky, textured grip on the finish. Classy wine! - Aaron Brasher

The Real Review

Scores

95/100

Ah riesling – vintage barely done and dusted yet here you are in my glass. You’re a delight and delicious, even in this still-evolving stage; the patient will be rewarded, so pop some away in the cellar. Open it today and you’ll be greeted by a waft of lemon and lime blossom, waxy hoya flowers and plenty of citrus tang on the palate, with a distinct mandarin flavour. There are no harsh edges with the acidity, just a lovely sensation of talc and texture. - Jane Faulkne

Halliday's Wine Companion

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