The Duke Grenache
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2034
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, grilled lamb chops, Moroccan vegetable tagine
✨ Technical Specifications
Kilikanoon's 'The Duke' Grenache is a refined tribute to the diverse microclimates of South Australia's Clare Valley. Sourced from select, low-yielding vineyards, this wine captures the vibrant, expressive essence of old-school Grenache. The name 'The Duke' pays homage to the noble, commanding character of the varietal when grown in the region's unique terra rossa and limestone soils. Crafted using traditional open-top fermenters and basket pressing, followed by maturation in seasoned French oak, it balances rich red berry flavors with subtle kitchen spices and earthy undertones, showcasing a sophisticated harmony between power and elegance.
🍾 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
Grenache
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
14.0% - 14.5%