Not far off 2 years since our last bottle and it is definitely still improving. Good nose, rich dark fruit with some spice. Good mouthfeel, balance and length. Not fading at all. I like it - it was definitely worth sticking with this vintage. 89+ Note. A sample in the bottle was still drinkng nicely after 48h.
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With reference to my previous notes I have decided that the '16 is simply not in the same bracket as earlier vintages. There is still good red berry fruit here but the acidity has taken over and the balance and class seem to have diminished. I am a fan of Kilikanoon but this is a disappointing bottle.
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Loads of tart cherry and super hot on the front. Menthol and bitter tannins take over the mid-palate. Develops a chocolate flavor in the finish once it opens up. Not great, but not bad for $17.
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Over a year since our last bottle and we opened it and gave it 8h to open. I'm not sure whether it is still developing and needs more time or whether it just isn't going to reach the heights of the 2013/2014/2015 vintages. Time will tell.
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12/13/2022 - johnrm Likes this wine: 89 Points
Not far off 2 years since our last bottle and it is definitely still improving. Good nose, rich dark fruit with some spice. Good mouthfeel, balance and length. Not fading at all. I like it - it was definitely worth sticking with this vintage. 89+
Note. A sample in the bottle was still drinkng nicely after 48h.
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3/14/2021 - johnrm Likes this wine: 88 Points
I think this is still improving. Good fruit and balance and very good with roast lamb. Good value from M&S a few years ago.
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6/14/2020 - johnrm wrote: 86 Points
With reference to my previous notes I have decided that the '16 is simply not in the same bracket as earlier vintages. There is still good red berry fruit here but the acidity has taken over and the balance and class seem to have diminished. I am a fan of Kilikanoon but this is a disappointing bottle.
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1/14/2020 - chrischap01 Likes this wine: 87 Points
Loads of tart cherry and super hot on the front. Menthol and bitter tannins take over the mid-palate. Develops a chocolate flavor in the finish once it opens up. Not great, but not bad for $17.
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11/23/2019 - johnrm Likes this wine: 88 Points
Over a year since our last bottle and we opened it and gave it 8h to open. I'm not sure whether it is still developing and needs more time or whether it just isn't going to reach the heights of the 2013/2014/2015 vintages. Time will tell.
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