Kilikanoon 2005 Covenant Shiraz - Syrah/Shiraz Red Wine
Red Wine by Kilikanoon from Clare Valley, Australia. The best parcels of Clare Valley Shiraz were selected and blended to create our terroir based convenant Shiraz. Along with the finest Rieslings, the Clare Valley has produced some of the most sought after Shiraz wines in the world. Hand picked Shiraz fruit was selected from six vineyards throughout the Leasingham Valley with each being fermented separately, basket pressed and aged for 22 months in a combination of new and older French and American small oak casks. Intensely varietal with lifted aromas of black olives, spicy plums and charry oak characters predominate. These flavours carry through to the stylish and textured palate producing a seamless and persistent finish. An ageing potential of at least 12 - 15 years with careful cellaring. Appearance: Intense, inky / crimson red with distinct youthful, purple hues. Nose: Lifted sweet plum and berry fruits combine and integrate with the menthol, char and smoky oak characters. Palate: A great example of a full-bodied Clare Valley Shiraz, the palate being richly layered and textured. Chocolate and plum fruits create sweetness with classy French and American oak integrates and supports providing seamless length and flavor.
