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Kilikanoon Shiraz 'Covenant' 2018
Vintage Character
Kilikanoon Covenant Shiraz 2018 is a premium Clare Valley Shiraz from South Australia, a region celebrated for combining ripe Australian fruit with notable structure and freshness. The 2018 vintage is widely regarded as a strong one in Clare Valley: a generally dry growing season and well-timed ripening conditions delivered concentrated fruit, firm definition, and excellent balance. Drawn from selected Clare Valley vineyard sites, the wine reflects the region’s mix of ancient soils and elevated inland conditions, which help preserve aromatic lift and give Shiraz here its hallmark marriage of dark power, spice, and a distinctive mint-edged freshness.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The Wine Advocate awarded this vintage 92 points, underscoring its pedigree. In the glass, it shows classic notes of blackberry, dark plum, black cherry, liquorice, cracked pepper, and dark chocolate, with subtle cedar and savoury spice from oak maturation. The palate is full-bodied and dense yet controlled, with medium-high acidity and finely assertive tannins shaping a long, polished finish. There is plenty of Clare Valley character in the interplay of ripe black fruit, spice, and cool herbal lift. It pairs beautifully with rosemary lamb cutlets, slow-braised beef cheeks, or black pepper duck.
Winery Background
Founded in 1997 by Kevin Mitchell, Kilikanoon quickly became one of Clare Valley’s most respected names, building its reputation on site-focused wines of depth, longevity, and regional clarity. The estate philosophy is essentially hands-off, with careful fruit selection, traditional winemaking, and an emphasis on expressing vineyard character rather than overworking the wine. Covenant Shiraz is typically matured in French oak hogsheads to frame its fruit without masking it, and the result is a benchmark modern Australian Shiraz that balances richness with precision. Kilikanoon stands out for translating Clare Valley’s varied microclimates and old soils into wines of both impact and authenticity.
Kilikanoon Covenant Shiraz 2018 is a premium Clare Valley Shiraz from South Australia, a region celebrated for combining ripe Australian fruit with notable structure and freshness. The 2018 vintage is widely regarded as a strong one in Clare Valley: a generally dry growing season and well-timed ripening conditions delivered concentrated fruit, firm definition, and excellent balance. Drawn from selected Clare Valley vineyard sites, the wine reflects the region’s mix of ancient soils and elevated inland conditions, which help preserve aromatic lift and give Shiraz here its hallmark marriage of dark power, spice, and a distinctive mint-edged freshness.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
The Wine Advocate awarded this vintage 92 points, underscoring its pedigree. In the glass, it shows classic notes of blackberry, dark plum, black cherry, liquorice, cracked pepper, and dark chocolate, with subtle cedar and savoury spice from oak maturation. The palate is full-bodied and dense yet controlled, with medium-high acidity and finely assertive tannins shaping a long, polished finish. There is plenty of Clare Valley character in the interplay of ripe black fruit, spice, and cool herbal lift. It pairs beautifully with rosemary lamb cutlets, slow-braised beef cheeks, or black pepper duck.
Winery Background
Founded in 1997 by Kevin Mitchell, Kilikanoon quickly became one of Clare Valley’s most respected names, building its reputation on site-focused wines of depth, longevity, and regional clarity. The estate philosophy is essentially hands-off, with careful fruit selection, traditional winemaking, and an emphasis on expressing vineyard character rather than overworking the wine. Covenant Shiraz is typically matured in French oak hogsheads to frame its fruit without masking it, and the result is a benchmark modern Australian Shiraz that balances richness with precision. Kilikanoon stands out for translating Clare Valley’s varied microclimates and old soils into wines of both impact and authenticity.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryKilikanoon
Grape VarietiesShiraz
WinemakerKevin Mitchell
CountryAustralia
Expert RatingJH 95, JS 93
RegionSouth Australia
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionClare Valley
Alcohol Level14.5
Classification (Ranking)—
Format750ML
Prices
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