Kilikanoon Killerman's Run Shiraz

Australia

Rich and full-bodied dry red made from grapes grown in various parcels around the Clare Valley. A classic example of South Australian Shiraz.
14.5% vol.

Appellation: Clare Valley (SA)

Grape Variety: 100% Syrah

Winemaking: Fermented spontaneously with only native yeasts in stainless steel tanks. Aged in large French oak "hogshead" barrels for 15 months. Neither fined nor filtered before bottling.

Awards: Wine Spectator: 91 points
Wine Enthusiast: 90 points
London Wine Competition: Golden Medal
Mundus Vini: Golden Medal
Halliday: 91 points

Tasting Notes: Deep cherry red. Rich aroma of blueberries, ripe plums and roasted coffee beans. Silky and full-bodied, with good concentration & polished tannins. Long, clean finish. Best enjoyed: 2022 to 2027.

Presentation: Cardboard box of 12 bottles with twist-cap closures.
Availability: Good.

What do the experts say?

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Halliday: "Sassy, pulpy contemporary Oz shiraz. Violet scents. Smoked meat, blueberry, tapenade and some dried seaweed iodine notes, all pulled together by a gentle bow of reductive tension".

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