2018 Kilikanoon Oracle Shiraz
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2018 Kilikanoon Oracle Shiraz

Clare Valley, South Australia, AUSTRALIA
$99. 99
Bottle
$1199.88 Dozen
Cellar: Drink now - 8 Years (2024-2032)
ABV: 14.5%
Closure: Stelvin

Aged for 14 months in new and seasoned French oak hogsheads. Dense pitch black in colour with a deep dark red black hue. Intense dark plum, liquorice and blackberry scents engulf the nostrils followed by toasty vanillin cedar, hints of mocha, fennel, earth and spice. Rich and concentrated the weighty palate is awash with opulent dark plum and liquorice fruits. Toasty vanillin cedar, fennel, scorched earth, dried meat and blackpepper elements linger underneath. Outstanding power with a sturdy yet nicely integrated tannin structure. Concludes long, peppery and sumptuous.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews……
Deep purple-garnet. Brings full meaning to the word complexity. Such an evocative, powerful introduction to the wine. Marries a world of aromatic spices of clove, allspice, licorice with light earthy notes, toasty char and abundant blackberry and bramble fruit. The palate has an undeniable intensity and flows easily courtesy of almost gossamer fine tannins. They do a great job bringing balanced structure and elegance. Fleshy plum, black fruits, star anise, tobacco, chocolate bullet and toasty oak build layer upon layer across the palate. Superbly crafted, walks that often difficult line between depth and fineness effortlessly. What a delight. Drink 2023-2038.
97 Points
Jeni Port – WinePilot.com