TASTING NOTES FOR Kilikanoon Baudinet Grenache Shiraz Mataro Clare Valley South Australia 2019

🍷 Appearance
Deep crimson red with vibrant ruby hues. Rich and youthful in the glass with impressive colour intensity.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and complex, showing ripe blackberry, dark cherry and plum layered with raspberry, spice and dried herbs. Savoury notes of liquorice, earth and subtle smoky oak add depth and regional character.

👅 Palate
Medium to full-bodied and beautifully balanced, delivering generous dark berry and red fruit flavours supported by notes of spice, black pepper and savoury complexity. The Grenache brings brightness and perfume, Shiraz adds richness and structure, while Mataro contributes earthy depth and texture.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Smooth, fine-grained tannins provide excellent structure and flow. The finish is long, layered and savoury with lingering dark fruits, spice and subtle herbal nuances.

🍇 Overall Style
A stylish and expressive Clare Valley GSM blend combining richness, elegance and savoury complexity. Generous yet refined, this wine captures the warmth and character of classic Australian Rhône-style blending.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Ideal with grilled lamb, slow-cooked beef, charcuterie, smoky barbecue dishes or mature cheeses.

🍷 BBD Verdict
A beautifully crafted GSM blend showing richness, balance and excellent drinkability. A versatile and rewarding red that makes a superb addition to a premium mixed dozen.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷