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Kilikanoon Oracle Shiraz 2018

$96.00

A ripe, forward and faintly meaty shiraz of fullish to medium weight. Its slightly jammy presence of blackberries, cassis and dark plums is assertively backed by smoky cedar/chocolate oak and lifted by a whiff of eastern spice. Quite forward, the palate dries out towards the finish, lacking mid palate weight and intensity of flavour.

Vintage

2018

Year to Drink

2026 - 2030

Jeremy’s score

89 / 100

Seal Type

Screw top

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SKU: KILOSH18 Category:
Kilikanoon Oracle Shiraz
Clare Valley
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2018
Alc %: 14.5
$ Rel: 96
A ripe, forward and faintly meaty shiraz of fullish to medium weight. Its slightly jammy presence of blackberries, cassis and dark plums is assertively backed by smoky cedar/chocolate oak and lifted by a whiff of eastern spice. Quite forward, the palate dries out towards the finish, lacking mid palate weight and intensity of flavour.
Last Date Tasted: 09/04/2024
Vintage
Score/100
Score/20
Year To Drink
2018
8916.9

2026-2030

2008
9217.8

2020-2028

2007
9518.7

2019-2027

2006
9418.3

2011-2014+

2005
9418.3

2013-2017

2004
8916.9

2009-2012

2003
8716.0

2008-2011

2002
9117.4

2007-2010

2001
8615.7

2006-2009+

2000
9117.6

2005-2008+

Winery

Kilikanoon
Kilikanoon deftly marries a number of combinations of South Australian regions and varieties. It is now consistently rated amongst the Clare Valley's finest makers of riesling, leading the way with a leaner, finer and more slatey modern regional style that has since been emulated by a number of makers. Kilikanoon's reds from 2012 hit new heights of elegance and balance. I am particularly taken by the high-end shirazes and beautifully fruited and truly regional Block's Road Cabernet Sauvignon, which is by some margin the best wine I have tasted under this label. One of the greatest semillons ever made in Clare is the 2014 Pearce Road. It's truly exceptional. Many of Kilikanoon's wines have received an upgrade in their star rating over the last 12 months.
Chief Executive(s):
Warrick Duthy
Winemaker:
Peter Warr
Viticulturist:
Troy Van Dulken
Production Dozen:
80,000
Tonnes Processed:
1,000
Address:
6962 Horrocks Highway , Leasingham , South Australia 5452 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
5 days, Thurs - Mon & Public Holidays 11am - 5pm, Closed Christmas Day & Good Friday
Principal Wine Region:
Clare Valley, McLaren Vale, Barossa Valley
Telephone:
(08) 8843 4206
Facsimile:
(08) 8843 4246
Website:
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