Parable Shiraz
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5 to 15 years from the vintage release, as it develops greater complexity and softer tannins.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, aged cheddar cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The Parable Shiraz is a masterful expression of Clare Valley's unique terroir, where the region's warm days and cool, crisp nights yield fruit of exceptional balance and intensity. Sourced primarily from low-yielding vineyards in the Watervale sub-region, this wine pays homage to the traditional art of storytelling and the lessons of the land. The grapes are carefully fermented in traditional open-toppers before undergoing maturation in a selection of fine French oak hogsheads. This process coaxes out the deep, dark fruit profiles and structured tannins that define Kilikanoon's signature style, resulting in a Shiraz that is both powerful and remarkably poised, carrying a legacy of craftsmanship in every bottle.
🍾 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.