Testament Shiraz
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2038
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted rosemary lamb, grilled ribeye steak, venison stew
✨ Technical Specifications
The Testament Shiraz is a compelling tribute to the unique terroir of South Australia's Clare Valley. Sourced from low-yielding vineyards planted in the region's signature red loam over limestone soils, this wine benefits from the dramatic diurnal temperature shifts of the valley, which allow the grapes to develop rich, concentrated flavors while retaining a vibrant natural acidity. Crafted using traditional open fermenters and matured in seasoned and new French oak hogsheads, the Testament Shiraz represents a harmonious balance between power and elegance. The name itself is a testament to the resilience of the region's old vines and the generations of grape growers who have preserved the viticultural heritage of this historic winemaking region.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1997 by winemaker Kevin Mitchell alongside his viticulturist father Mort Mitchell, Kilikanoon has evolved into one of the Clare Valley’s definitive benchmark estates. Headquartered at an 1860s stone farmhouse in Penwortham, the estate commands access to premier vineyard parcels spanning diverse subregions, including Watervale, Leasingham, and Auburn. Altitudes range from 220 to over 600 meters above sea level, engendering dramatic diurnal shifts that preserve vital acidity and balance the Mediterranean sun. Kilikanoon champions sustainable farming across varied terroirs characterized by red terra rossa over limestone and slate-rich soils, most famously showcased in the ungrafted, dry-grown 1865 Attunga parcel. In the cellar, the winemaking philosophy pairs traditional fermentation techniques with precise maturation in French oak and unadorned vinification for aromatic whites. Revered for power paired with structural elegance, the estate's benchmark bottlings include the storied Attunga 1865 Shiraz, Oracle Shiraz, and the piercing, mineral-driven Mort's Reserve Watervale Riesling.
🍇 Grapes
Shiraz
🍷 ABV
14.5%