2009 Kilikanoon Killerman's Run Shiraz

Established in 1997, Kilikanoon has quickly established a reputation for producing world class, iconic Shiraz from vineyards located in the Barossa & Clare Valley’s. Winemaker Kevin Mitchell has also turned his hand to more budget priced offerings, producing wines that offer ‘Killer Value’ under the Killerman’s Run label, with fruit being sourced from a range of low yielding vineyards located throughout South Australia. US wine guru Robert Parker describes Kilikanoon as “one of the most brilliantly run wineries in Australia….. thanks to the enviable talents of winemaker Kevin Mitchell.”

A generous full flavoured Shiraz that delivers amazing bang for your buck.
Maturation takes place in matured in small French and American oak casks. Totally opaque, black dark purple colour with black, dark crimson purple hue. The nose displays lifted scents of liquorice, blackberry, confectionary and a touch of spice. Full bodied, with an opulent, expansive mouthfeel , and boasting fantastic richness and concentration for its price point, the palate is loaded with ripe liquorice, blackberry, black plum and spice flavours. Very fine grained, almost velvet like tannins. Long aftertaste of liquorice, blackberry, spice and blackpepper.
Drink over the next 3-4 years (2011-2015)
Alc 14.5% Other Reviews....
Strong, deep colour; this is an extraordinarily good full-bodied shiraz at the price, with classic blackberry and tar fruit together with just the right amount of oak influence and balanced tannins; multi premium SA regions. Drink by: 2025 Date tasted: 14 Mar. 2011 92 points
James Halliday – Australian Wine Companion