TASTING NOTES FOR Kilikanoon Oracle Shiraz Clare Valley South Australia 2015

🍷 Appearance
Deep inky crimson with a near-black core, showing impressive concentration and maturity.

👃 Aromas
Powerful and complex aromas of blackberry, dark plum and black cherry layered with dark chocolate, espresso, liquorice and finely integrated oak spice.

👅 Palate
Full-bodied and richly concentrated, delivering intense flavours of ripe black fruits, plum compote and mulberry supported by notes of mocha, spice and savoury earthiness. The palate is deep, structured and beautifully layered.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Velvety yet powerful tannins provide exceptional structure and depth. The finish is long, persistent and polished with lingering dark fruit, spice and premium oak characters.

🍇 Overall Style
A benchmark Clare Valley Shiraz that is bold, powerful and cellar-worthy. Rich fruit intensity, complexity and fine structure combine to create a commanding wine of serious presence and longevity.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with premium beef, slow-cooked lamb, venison, rich game dishes and aged hard cheeses.

🍷 BBD Verdict
A superb flagship Shiraz delivering outstanding depth, concentration and classic Clare Valley power. An exceptional wine for premium mixed dozens and collectors seeking a mature, full-bodied Australian Shiraz.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen