Morrison Shiraz Cabernet
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2032
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-cooked lamb shanks, roasted venison
✨ Technical Specifications
The Morrison Shiraz Cabernet is a classic Australian blend that pays homage to the historic synergy between Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon. Sourced from premium vineyards in South Australia, particularly within the Clare Valley, this wine showcases the rich, dark plum and spice of Shiraz seamlessly integrated with the structured, leafy cassis and fine-grained tannins of Cabernet Sauvignon. Kilikanoon's winemaking philosophy shines through in this blend, utilizing traditional fermentation techniques and careful oak maturation to craft a robust yet balanced red. The Morrison name celebrates the pioneering spirit of the region's early families and grape growers who helped establish the Clare Valley as a world-class wine-growing district.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1997 by winemaker Kevin Mitchell alongside his viticulturist father Mort Mitchell, Kilikanoon has evolved into one of the Clare Valley’s definitive benchmark estates. Headquartered at an 1860s stone farmhouse in Penwortham, the estate commands access to premier vineyard parcels spanning diverse subregions, including Watervale, Leasingham, and Auburn. Altitudes range from 220 to over 600 meters above sea level, engendering dramatic diurnal shifts that preserve vital acidity and balance the Mediterranean sun. Kilikanoon champions sustainable farming across varied terroirs characterized by red terra rossa over limestone and slate-rich soils, most famously showcased in the ungrafted, dry-grown 1865 Attunga parcel. In the cellar, the winemaking philosophy pairs traditional fermentation techniques with precise maturation in French oak and unadorned vinification for aromatic whites. Revered for power paired with structural elegance, the estate's benchmark bottlings include the storied Attunga 1865 Shiraz, Oracle Shiraz, and the piercing, mineral-driven Mort's Reserve Watervale Riesling.
🍇 Grapes
Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon