Kilikanoon 2018 Oracle Shiraz (6 Bottles) Clare Valley

by BWM

$542.00

AUSTRALIA WIDE SHIPPING INCLUDED

Winemaking Low yielding parcels of Shiraz were selected from each vineyard based on concentration of flavours. Each parcel was then vinified separately using traditional winemaking techniques, before being aged for eighteen months in a careful selection of new and seasoned French oak casks. Appearance Dark red in colour with youthful crimson highlights.

Nose Layers of black olive tapenade and forest berries with liquorice, cinnamon and clove. Palate Rich and powerful dark berries and bright red fruits up front that give way to savoury charcuterie with hints of dark chocolate and sweet spice. Fine, powdery tannins give length and drive to the fruit before a velvety finish.

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About Kilikanoon

Kilikanoon Wines is a boutique winery located in the Clare Valley. Our award winning wines are known for their powerful elegance and unique expression of Clare Valley terroir.

Kilikanoon was founded in 1997 when winemaker and proprietor Kevin Mitchell purchased the property of the same name in the hamlet of Penwortham in South Australia’s picturesque Clare Valley. Hailing from a long line of wine grape growers, Kevin now had the opportunity to turn the vision of creating his own wine brand into a reality.

Kevin’s father Mort Mitchell has been a defining influence, planting and tending to Kilikanoon’s Golden Hillside suite of vineyards including the famed Mort’s Block, for over 40 years. Kevin’s fascination with terroir is a result of years spent playing and eventually working in these vineyards alongside his father.

The first Kilikanoon branded wines from the 1997 vintage were four single vineyard wines, each from Kevin and Mort’s vineyards. These were the ‘Oracle’ Shiraz, ‘Prodigal’ Grenache, ‘Blocks Road’ Cabernet and ‘Mort’s Block’ Watervale Riesling.

Kilikanoon’s expansion has been made possible by invaluable partnerships, together with the acquisition of, and access to, outstanding vineyards in the most esteemed grape growing regions in South Australia, including the Barossa Valley and Mclaren Vale.

From humble beginnings with just 25,000 bottles produced from the first vintage, Kilikanoon has grown significantly, now exporting to over 25 countries. The marque has become one of the leading wine brands in Australia.

Kilikanoon has been recognised both in Australia and internationally, receiving high praise from some of the world’s most respected wine critics.

The 2002 Clare Valley Wine Show chaired by prominent Australian wine writer and judge, Huon Hooke, propelled Kilikanoon into the spotlight, winning 6 of the 7 trophies awarded.

Going from strength to strength, the Oracle Shiraz has twice won ‘Best Shiraz’ at International wine shows, while more recently, James Halliday’s Australian Wine Companion named Kilikanoon ‘Winery of the Year’ in 2013 and Kevin was inducted into the Clare Valley Winemakers Association Hall of Fame as Winemaker of the Year in 2014.

BWM

Bacchus Wine Merchant is a well-known, respected, family-owned wine distribution company established in 2001 by Jo Newton who is still the Managing Director today.

Over the past 15 Years our tremendous growth has allowed us to expand our distribution into Queensland and Victoria. From humble beginnings, Jo ran the company from her spare bedroom in Cremorne, to now, with over 15 employees in 3 states.

Bacchus Wine Merchant prides itself on exceptional customer service and close relationships with our wineries, making Bacchus a successful and unique Distribution Company in a busy market.