TASTING NOTES FOR Kilikanoon Baudinet Grenache Shiraz Mataro Clare Valley South Australia 2024

🍷 Appearance
Deep garnet red with vibrant crimson and purple hues. Rich and youthful in the glass, showing excellent depth and concentration.

👃 Aromas
Concentrated and layered, with strawberry coulis, native currant and boysenberry complemented by tea leaf, rosehip and cinnamon bark. Subtle savoury and oak nuances add complexity and depth.

👅 Palate
Vibrant and expressive, delivering generous red and dark berry fruit with layers of plum, boysenberry and sweet spice. The fruit is beautifully balanced by savoury complexity, fresh acidity and finely integrated oak.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Medium-bodied, smooth and beautifully textural, with plush, velvety tannins providing structure and finesse. The finish is long and elegant, leaving lingering berry fruit, spice and subtle oak characters.

🍇 Overall Style
A sophisticated Clare Valley interpretation of the classic Grenache, Shiraz and Mataro blend. Generous yet refined, combining vibrant fruit, savoury complexity and beautifully polished tannins in an exceptionally balanced style.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Excellent with slow-roasted lamb shoulder, grilled lamb cutlets, barbecued beef, roast pork, Mediterranean-style dishes or mushroom ragù.

⭐ BBD Verdict
An impressive and beautifully composed GSM from Kilikanoon. The 2024 Baudinet delivers concentration and richness without sacrificing freshness or elegance, with plush tannins and excellent length. A serious Clare Valley red that is drinking beautifully now but has the balance and structure to develop further.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷