Block's Road Cabernet Sauvignon
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Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted lamb chops, prime rib eye steak, mature hard cheeses
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Kilikanoon's Block's Road Cabernet Sauvignon is a masterful expression of the Clare Valley's unique terroir, where warm South Australian sunshine is tempered by cool evening breezes. Named after the historic Block's Road that winds through the picturesque valley, this wine is sourced from select low-yielding vineyards. The region's ancient soils, featuring red loam over limestone, impart a distinctive minerality and structural elegance to the fruit. Traditional winemaking practices, including fermentation in open-top vessels and maturation in fine French oak hogsheads, allow the natural character of the grape to shine. The result is a classic Clare Cabernet, celebrated for its seamless integration of rich dark fruit, subtle herbal complexity, and refined, age-worthy tannins.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1997 by winemaker Kevin Mitchell, Kilikanoon is nestled in the picturesque Clare Valley of South Australia, operating from a historic property in Penwortham. The winery is celebrated for its meticulous, terroir-driven approach, sourcing fruit from diverse microclimates and ancient, ungrafted vines to craft wines of immense depth and character. Kilikanoon is particularly renowned for its powerful yet elegant Shiraz expressions, such as the flagship Oracle Shiraz and Covenant Shiraz, alongside exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache, and crisp Clare Valley Rieslings. This dedication to expressing regional identity has earned the estate international acclaim as one of Australia's premier boutique wineries of the modern era.