Exodus Shiraz
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
roasted lamb shank, grilled ribeye steak, mature hard cheeses
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Kilikanoon's Exodus Shiraz is a compelling expression of the Clare Valley's unique terroir, capturing the power and elegance that define this historic South Australian wine region. Sourced from carefully selected, low-yielding vineyard sites, this wine represents a journey of meticulous viticulture and winemaking. The Clare Valley's warm days and cool nights, influenced by refreshing breezes, allow the Shiraz grapes to develop intense flavor concentration while retaining natural acidity. Traditionally vinified and matured in seasoned and new French oak hogsheads, the Exodus Shiraz is crafted to showcase the dark fruit profile, savory complexity, and structured, velvety tannins characteristic of the estate's premium red wines.
🍾 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.