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2023 Clonakilla O'Riada Shiraz 750mlSean O'Riada is one of the heroes of modern Ireland. A talented musician and composer, he is credited with taking traditional Irish music out of the kitchens and pubs of Ireland and putting it on the concert stages of the world. He died, prematurely, in 1971, the year Clonakilla was established by John Kirk. He was Johns cousin. The 2023 vintage was the third cool growing season in a row and our latest harvest in over a decade. The spring in

black plum

flavoursome wine in the style of the vintage

the wine ranks with ’01 and ’04

This Pinot Noir from Bourgogne is a classic Pinot Noir: a wine with a fruity and crisp personality

11 months total in French oak (35% new)

Alc/Vol: 15

second fill and third fill French oak barriques

The fragrance is elevated

Medium deep colour

The multi-generational growers

the wine is basket pressed and aged in a mix of new (26%) and seasoned (74%) French oak barriques for 16 months

Bouquet: Complex aromas of blackberry