Clonakilla O'Riada Shiraz 2024 Canberra is a premium Australian red wine and quintessential Canberra Shiraz fully charged with spice, floral notes and ripe red fruits, delivering medium body with cool-climate character and exceptional value. Named after Sean O'Riada, one of the heroes of modern Ireland and cousin to Clonakilla founder John Kirk, this wine honours a talented musician and composer who transformed traditional Irish music. Described as "one of Australian wine's biggest bargains" by Nick Ryan, this classically Canberra Shiraz showcases the distinctive cool-climate style that has made the region renowned for elegant, spice-driven red wines.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
This distinguished Shiraz presents a medium ruby hue with vibrant purple edges, displaying excellent colour intensity and brilliant clarity that reflects the quality of cool-climate Canberra fruit from the beautiful 2024 vintage.
Aroma
The nose is expressive and inviting, fully charged with spice, floral notes and ripe red berry aromas. The bouquet showcases the abundance of cool-climate spice characteristic of Canberra Shiraz, creating an aromatic profile with remarkable purity, elegance and the distinctive regional character that defines this quintessential style.
Palate
Medium-bodied with excellent structure and balance, the palate delivers ripe red berry and floral notes alongside an abundance of cool-climate spice. The wine displays vibrant fruit intensity, elegant tannins and refreshing acidity, culminating in a lengthy finish with outstanding persistence and the refined character that makes this a quintessential Canberra Shiraz.
Pairs With
This versatile Shiraz pairs beautifully with roasted lamb, grilled ribeye steak, duck breast with berry jus, mushroom risotto, aged cheddar, charcuterie boards, barbecued meats, hearty casseroles, or Mediterranean cuisine, whilst also complementing game dishes and rich pasta, making it ideal for casual dining or special occasions and exceptional value for money.
