Prodigal Grenache
⏳ Drinking Window
2022 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, slow-cooked pork belly
✨ Technical Specifications
The 'Prodigal' Grenache is a tribute to a grape variety that was once undervalued and widely pulled out of South Australia's vineyards, only to make a triumphant, 'prodigal' return to critical acclaim. Sourced from old, low-yielding bush vines in the Clare Valley, this wine highlights the cooler-climate nuances of the region. Unlike the hotter parts of South Australia, Clare Valley's elevated vineyards experience cool night breezes that preserve natural acidity and elegance in the Grenache grapes. Kilikanoon crafts this wine using traditional open fermenters and ages it in seasoned French oak hogsheads to ensure the bright, spicy red fruit characteristics remain front and center, complemented by earthy undertones and fine, structural tannins.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1997 by winemaker Kevin Mitchell, Kilikanoon is situated in the picturesque Clare Valley of South Australia. Sourcing fruit from historic, low-yielding old vines across diverse microclimates and soil profiles, the estate is dedicated to crafting wines of remarkable power, precision, and regional authenticity. The winery has earned widespread international acclaim for its deeply concentrated, structured red wines—most notably the flagship Oracle Shiraz and Prodigal Grenache—alongside crystalline, age-worthy Clare Valley Rieslings.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Grenache
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.5%