Riesling Mort Reserve
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 15 years from vintage release, with exceptional vintages cellaring well beyond 20 years.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Freshly shucked oysters, spicy Thai green curry, pan-seared white fish
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Hailing from the famed Watervale sub-region of the Clare Valley, Kilikanoon's Mort's Reserve Riesling is a poignant tribute to Mort Mitchell, father of founder Kevin Mitchell, who planted and tended these historic vines. The fruit is sourced from the premier parcels of the Mort's Block vineyard, where the vines thrive in classic terra rossa red loam over limestone soils. This unique terroir imparts a signature flinty minerality and laser-like natural acidity to the wine. Crafted with minimal intervention, the grapes are gently pressed and cool-fermented in stainless steel to preserve the pristine, vibrant citrus and floral characters that define world-class Clare Valley Riesling.
🍾 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.