TASTING NOTES FOR Kilikanoon Duke Reserve Grenache 2013

🍷 Appearance
Deep ruby to garnet with a vibrant core and slightly evolved edges. Concentrated and expressive in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Bold and savoury, showing dried raspberry, cherry and dark berry fruits layered with earthy notes, tar, resin and subtle spice. Complex and slightly brooding in style.

👅 Palate
Full-flavoured and structured, delivering dense red and dark berry fruit with savoury undertones of earth, spice and dried herbs. A powerful Grenache with depth and presence, showing both richness and grip.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Firm and chewy with pronounced tannins providing structure and longevity. The finish is long, savoury and layered, with lingering dried fruit and earthy complexity.

🍇 Overall Style
A serious Clare Valley Grenache from old vines—bold, structured and savoury-driven rather than purely fruit-forward. Built with concentration and character, offering both immediate impact and cellaring potential.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Ideal with slow-cooked lamb, beef cheeks, game meats or rich Mediterranean dishes. Also excellent with charcuterie and aged cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
A powerful, old-vine Grenache with serious depth and structure.
Perfect for mixed dozens when you want a bold, savoury red with real presence.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷