Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier 2012 Vintage though impressive in terms of

though impressive in terms of persistence

chewy and powerful

I very much like the sense of inner mouth perfume that adds to the overall appeal

The round and utterly delicious medium weight flavors possess a bit more volume while retaining the same exquisite texture on the even longer and impeccably well-balanced finale

but tightly structured frame

Clonakilla Shiraz Viognier 2012 Vintage though impressive in terms ofDeep red purple hue and a rich, ripe bouquet showcasing spice and floral notes, violets and roses, with pepper and other spices together with red rather than black fruits. It's very intense and beautifully focused on the palate, concentrated yet elegant and at the fuller bodied end of the spectrum for this maker. The texture is immaculately smooth and fine grained and the palate has great depth and persistence. A magical wine, probably the best ever