TASTING NOTES FOR Kilikanoon Prodigal Grenache Clare Valley South Australia 2016

🍷 Appearance
Bright medium garnet with ruby red hues. Elegant and inviting in the glass with excellent clarity and youthful energy for its age.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and expressive, showing wild raspberry, red cherry and plum layered with hints of dried herbs, spice, rose petal and subtle earthy complexity. Gentle savoury notes and soft oak integration add further depth.

👅 Palate
Medium-bodied and beautifully poised, delivering vibrant red berry fruits, juicy cherry and subtle cranberry flavours wrapped around classic Clare Valley spice and fine savoury detail. The wine shows purity, freshness and impressive balance throughout.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky tannins and bright natural acidity create a smooth, refined mouthfeel. The finish is long, elegant and persistent, carrying lingering red fruits, spice and delicate earthy nuances.

🍇 Overall Style
A refined and expressive Clare Valley Grenache that balances brightness, elegance and savoury complexity beautifully. Matured gracefully, this wine highlights the finesse and aromatic charm that old-vine Grenache can deliver.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with roast lamb, chargrilled pork, duck, Mediterranean dishes, mushroom risotto or aged hard cheeses.

🍷 BBD Verdict
A stylish and beautifully matured Grenache showing both richness and finesse. A fantastic choice for lovers of elegant Australian reds and an excellent addition to a premium mixed dozen.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷