Product Description:
Granite soil, cool air, and an iconic hand. Riesling with presence and poise. Clonakilla Riesling 2025 is a textbook expression of Murrumbateman’s highland terroir—cool climate, decomposed granite, and a producer with deep roots in the region. First planted in 1971 by John Kirk, Clonakilla has grown into one of Australia’s most respected family wineries. Their Riesling is an annual highlight, and in 2025, the conditions aligned for something special: steady warmth, well-timed rainfall, and pristine fruit.

This release delivers a striking mix of purity and power. Bright citrus, ripe green apple and subtle florals lead into a taut, mineral-driven palate. There’s real structure beneath the freshness, with the kind of length and energy that promises a long life ahead. Drink it now for lift and clarity, or cellar for a decade to watch lime and toast characters unfold.

Tasting Notes
NOSE
– Floral and zesty
Subtle white florals meet ripe apple, citrus oil, and crushed stone.

PALATE
– Linear and intense
Lime and orange zest with a racy acid spine and flinty texture.

FINISH
– Persistent and poised
Tonic-like minerality and citrus length echo long after the last sip.

Reviews & Accolades
“This is super young, obviously, but it has a weight and a power and it’s going to turn out to be something. It’s floral in an exotic way, shows notes of orange in with its general lemon-and-lime, and has a slate-like, tonic aspect tucked neatly into its core. This wine is still sorting itself out but presence, power and length are key features.” – Campbell Mattinson, The Wine Front

Finer Details:
Style - White Wine
Varietal - Riesling
Country - Australia
Region - Hilltops, NSW
Vintage - 2025
Bottle Size - 750ml
ABV - 12%
Closure - Screwcap