Reserve Shiraz
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Typically best enjoyed 8–20 years from vintage release.
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Slow-roasted lamb shanks, grilled ribeye steak, mature cheddar cheese
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Kilikanoon's Reserve Shiraz is a masterful expression of the unique terroir of South Australia's Clare Valley. Sourced from select, low-yielding vineyard parcels, this wine benefits from the region's distinctive diurnal temperature shifts, where warm days are followed by cool evening breezes that descend from the surrounding hills. This microclimate allows the fruit to achieve optimal phenolic ripeness while preserving vital natural acidity. Crafted using traditional open-top fermenters and basket pressing, the wine is matured in premium French oak barrels to integrate its robust structure. It reflects a heritage of meticulous viticulture, capturing the dark fruit intensity, savory complexity, and refined tannins characteristic of the estate's finest vineyard sites.
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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.