I have been a bit tardy getting a note up on this wine. It has been in the inbox for a while and now it is in the outbox. I would have loved to have been a bureaucrat - especially if it involved using a big stamp that says ‘TASTED’ ...

Speaking of brett. . . Fermented with viognier skins. Grapes sourced from the Hilltops region of New South Wales, in Australia. Screwcap. Deep red. Mulberry, at times confection like nose, red creaming soda. Starting to be dominated by horse hair - unfortunately moderate level brett. This is again notable in the mouth - it dominates and shortens the fruit. The tannins are fine particulate...

Mistletoe Hunter Shiraz/Hilltops Cabernet Sauvignon 2006...

Posted by paytoplay: Research shows this was aged or co-fermented with roussane. Does anyone else make Syrah with roussane? Viognier is the standard I thought. Has an interesting burnt char kind of floral nose, great density and debth. Tons of tannin. Regular Stolpm

Forum: Wine Talk Posted By: Marc Hall Post Time: 11-15-2006 at 01:19 AM

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Up until this review I had not tried any Clonakilla wines, however now I think it is fair to say that if you live in NSW and are feeling a bit parochial, but not in the mood for something from the Hunter, then the Clonakilla Hilltops Shiraz 2007 will be a safe bet. Perfumed aromas of blackberry, plum, cherry and some floral notes. On the palate it’s lush and full flavoured with grippy, yet fine...

Posted by paytoplay: Most pro reviews of this wine put it at 90 points. This is THE best 90 point wine I have ever had. Char and dark red clay on the nose. Roasted sweetness. Intensly ripe. Though I didn't try it right away it's at about 1.5 hrs in ...