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 Vintage2018 Label 1 of 34 
TypeRed
ProducerKilikanoon (web)
VarietyShiraz
DesignationCovenant
Vineyardn/a
CountryAustralia
RegionSouth Australia
SubRegionMount Lofty Ranges
AppellationClare Valley

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2022 and 2030 (based on 5 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 89.4 pts. and median of 90 pts. in 16 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by kostaslonis on 1/30/2024: Australia Trade Tasting (Lindley Hall, Royal Horticultural Halls): thick bold flavours, black fruit, smoky, spicy, nutmeg, a touch earthy, palate light, ripe black fruit, juicy tannins, a touch warm, med to long finish (101 views)
 Tasted by Psdycp on 9/21/2023 & rated 88 points: The nose has a deep raspberries and blue berries fruit. Spices are somewhat shy and subtle, even after an hour in the glass. Palate has a nice acidity and fruitiness. Clean but simple. Medium bodied. Tannins ar chalky for now. Finish could be longer and dense. Maybe in a shit down phase now. Good to try this in a few years. (254 views)
 Tasted by graemeg on 5/4/2023: {screwcap, 14.5%} Youthful still. Ripe blueberries, roses and bit of spiciness. Not obviously Clare valley though. Some liquorice richness, although it stops short of too much sugar-sweetness on the medium weight palate. Soft grainy tannins, and generous oak sweetness, yes. This is fine enough, but hasn't the structure for proper development, even if it does manage to carry the alcohol pretty well thanks to the richness of the fruit which avoids too much raisin character. But don't come here looking for tannin! $120 at Meat & Wine Barangaroo, Sydney. The table drank three bottles, all totally consistent. (419 views)
 Tasted by chatters on 3/3/2023: Friday at the strand (Strand Cellars, Croydon): Dense smelling, ripe black cherry, a little cream, vanilla, sweet spice, a touch of tarry thickness. Juicy, concentrated black carry, slightly drying tannic burr, non-intrusive alcohol warmth helps carry the finish. Reminds me of experiences with the 2001 and 2002, I think more time in the bottle will help. (641 views)
 Tasted by StewartWent on 6/18/2022 & rated 86 points: Not really my thing. Big, bold, soupy, oaky finish. Traces of dead fruit here. Despite the back label description not sure this speaks to place. Not sure if this will settle with time? No soul. (1022 views)
 Tasted by je-jenny on 6/6/2022: 과일향이 강함 자두.. 체리..?
고기와 페어링 괜찮았음
3.5점 (915 views)

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By James Halliday
Halliday Wine Companion (12/18/2020)
(Kilikanoon Wines Covenant Clare Valley Shiraz) Subscribe to see review text.
By James Halliday
Halliday Wine Companion (12/17/2020)
(Kilikanoon Wines Covenant Shiraz Clare Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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CellarTracker Wiki Articles (login to edit | view all articles)

Kilikanoon

Producer website

U.S. Importer (Addt'l Info)

Shiraz

Varietal article (Wikipedia) | Varietal character (Appellation America)

Australia

Wine Australia (Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation) | Australian Wines (Wikipedia)

South Australia

South Australian Wine Industry Association | South Australian Wines (Wikipedia)

Mount Lofty Ranges

Mount Lofty Ranges (wikipedia)

Clare Valley

Clare Valley (South Australian Tourism Comission)

 
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