Duke Reserve Grenache
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 3–10 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted duck, slow-cooked lamb shanks, grilled Mediterranean vegetables
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Kilikanoon's 'The Duke' Grenache is a testament to the regal character of old-vine Grenache grown in the Clare Valley. Sourced from select, low-yielding vineyards, this wine captures the grape's expressive personality under the influence of the region's warm days and cool, refreshing nights. Winemaker Kevin Mitchell employs traditional open-top fermenters and gentle basket pressing, followed by maturation in seasoned French oak hogsheads. This careful, non-intrusive approach ensures that the vibrant red fruit, white pepper, and earthy spice characteristics of the terroir remain the focal point, delivering a wine of remarkable purity, structure, and elegance.
🍾 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.