2022 Kilikanoon Covenant Shiraz

Rich, fresh and opulent with a sturdily built frame and long juicy finish.

Matured in new and seasoned French oak hogsheads for a period of 14 months. Impenetrable inky black colour with a deep dark red black hue. Dark plum and liquorice aromas flood the nostrils with toasty vanillin oak, fennel and peppered earth notes also chiming in. Rich spicy dark plum and liquorice fruits show ample succulence and concentration across the full bodied palate. Scorched earth, vanillin cedar and peppered fennel elements form the underbelly. Fresh and opulent it has a sturdily built frame and long juicy finish.
Drink over the next 6-8 years.
Alc. 14.5%

Other Reviews....
The colour for this first-rate wine shows a brilliant, bright red and slight crimson hues. The nose captures the varietal spices and the dark, plummy blackberry notes that you expect, with a little meaty game. The palate opens to reveal ripe red fruit characters, with just a hint of spice and a touch of ironstone. Tannins are slightly chalky, and the oak is neatly engaged, as a result of 13 months in new and seasoned French oak hogsheads. It’s soft and generous, with good cellaring potential for the next 10 years. Drink 2025-2035.
94 Points
Ray Jordan – Wine Pilot