TASTING NOTES FOR Kilikanoon Oracle Shiraz Clare Valley South Australia 2016

🍷 Appearance
Deep, inky crimson with a near-black core. Dense, powerful and intensely coloured in the glass.

👃 Aromas
Highly concentrated and complex, revealing ripe blackberry, dark plum and blueberry layered with dark chocolate, liquorice and exotic spice. Notes of mocha, smoked meats, cedar and subtle earthy nuances add impressive depth and sophistication.

👅 Palate
Full-bodied and richly textured, delivering intense flavours of black fruits, plum and mulberry supported by layers of dark chocolate, spice and savoury oak. The palate is bold and commanding yet beautifully balanced, showing remarkable concentration and refinement.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Velvety, fine-grained tannins provide exceptional structure and drive. The finish is long, powerful and persistent with lingering dark fruit, spice, mocha and savoury complexity.

🍇 Overall Style
A flagship Clare Valley Shiraz combining immense power, richness and elegance. Deeply concentrated and beautifully structured, this is a serious cellar-worthy wine with outstanding complexity and regional character.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with premium ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb, braised beef cheeks, venison or rich game dishes.

🍷 BBD Verdict
A magnificent Clare Valley Shiraz delivering depth, intensity and exceptional class. A standout wine for collectors and lovers of premium Australian reds, and a superb addition to a top-tier mixed dozen.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷