Shiraz Secret Places
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2036
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Slow-roasted lamb shanks, Grilled ribeye steak, Hard aged cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Crafted as an homage to the tucked-away, boutique vineyard parcels scattered across the rolling hills of the Clare Valley, Kilikanoon's 'Secret Places' Shiraz captures the mysterious charm of South Australia's premium microclimates. Sourced from select, low-yielding vineyard sites that remain closely guarded secrets of the winemaking team, this cuvée highlights the dramatic diurnal temperature shifts of the region. Warm days develop rich, dark plum and blackberry flavors, while the famously cool nights preserve a vibrant natural acidity and introduce complex notes of black pepper, licorice, and subtle eucalyptus. Vinified using traditional techniques and matured in a combination of French and American oak hogsheads, this wine represents a harmonious marriage of power and elegance, embodying the rugged beauty and hidden treasures of the Clare Valley landscape.
🍾 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
Shiraz