🍷 Appearance
Deep maroon with vibrant purple hues. Rich and concentrated in the glass, reflecting the depth and intensity of classic Clare Valley Shiraz.

👃 Aromas
Generous blackberry and dark berry aromas are lifted by subtle leather notes, with underlying hints of spice and finely integrated French oak adding complexity.

👅 Palate
Full-bodied and richly flavoured, delivering ripe blackcurrant and mulberry alongside a bright core of crisp red fruit. Fresh natural acidity provides lift and balance, keeping the generous fruit vibrant across the palate.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Supple, rich and beautifully structured, with fine graphite and river-stone-like tannins providing impressive length. French oak is seamlessly integrated, leading to a persistent, polished finish.

🍇 Overall Style
A powerful yet refined expression of Clare Valley Shiraz, combining concentrated dark fruit with freshness, fine tannins and elegant oak. The 2024 vintage shows excellent balance between richness and regional definition.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with slow-roasted lamb shoulder, chargrilled rib-eye, beef short ribs, venison, rich mushroom dishes or mature cheddar.

⭐ BBD Verdict
An impressive Clare Valley Shiraz with richness, structure and finesse. The 2024 Covenant combines blackcurrant and mulberry intensity with bright red fruit, fine mineral-like tannins and beautifully handled French oak. A serious Kilikanoon Shiraz that can be enjoyed now or cellared with confidence. Kilikanoon suggests cellaring through to 2035.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷