Celebration of Shiraz Secret Places
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Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, mature hard cheeses
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Kilikanoon's Secret Places Shiraz is an evocative tribute to the hidden corners and unique microclimates of South Australia's Clare Valley. Winemaker Kevin Mitchell established Kilikanoon with a vision to showcase the diverse terroir of the region, and Secret Places represents a curated selection of fruit from secluded vineyard parcels that escape the broader regional definitions. These secret places feature ancient soils, varying elevations, and distinct cooling breezes, which together impart a remarkable complexity to the Shiraz grape. Crafted using traditional open-top fermenters and basket pressing, followed by maturation in French oak hogsheads, this wine captures the dark fruit intensity, savory spice, and elegant structural balance that defines Clare Valley's premium Shiraz.
🍾 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.