Small Batch Mourvedre
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Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from vintage release.
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Roasted lamb shanks, grilled venison, rich mushroom stew
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Kilikanoon's Small Batch Mourvèdre is a dedicated tribute to a grape variety that has long been a quiet cornerstone of South Australia's viticultural history. Often relegated to blending duties under its local synonym, Mataro, Mourvèdre takes center stage in this limited-release bottling. Sourced from low-yielding vineyards in the Clare Valley, the fruit benefits from the region's warm daytime temperatures and cooling afternoon breezes, allowing this late-ripening grape to develop intense flavor complexity while retaining essential acidity. The wine is crafted using traditional, hands-on techniques, including fermentation in open-top vessels and gentle basket pressing, followed by maturation in seasoned French oak hogsheads. This minimal-intervention approach coaxes out the grape's signature rustic charm, dark fruit profile, and savory undertones, celebrating the rugged elegance of Clare Valley terroir.
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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.