| 2006 Oracle Shiraz (6 pack) |
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Vintage: 2006;
Shiraz
The Oracle has long been the flagship wine since Kilikanoon first opened doors back in 1998.
Starting off as a single vineyard wine from the famed 'Mort�s Block' Clare Valley vineyard, it has been widely acclaimed as a fine example of what Clare
Shiraz can achieve. Low yielding Shiraz from this single 40 year old vineyard
was fully ripened, fermented in open topped fermenters, basket pressed into new and one year old French oak hogsheads and allowed to mature for 24 months. Powerfully suggestive with ripe, spicy plum and coffee fruits, densely layered chocolate and oak char complementing and persisting on the palate.
An ageing potential of at least 12 - 15 years with careful cellaring.
Appearance: Intense, inky / crimson red with distinct youthful, purple hues.
Nose: Lifted sweet plum and berry fruits. Hints of coffee, chocolate and menthol integrate and complex well with the spicy French oak.
Palate: Palate is richly textured and flavoured, initial sweet plum and berry fruits integrated with the firm tannins and a smooth, alcohol finish. The palates natural acidity and subtle oak characters provide length, complexity and persistence. Cellaring potential of at least 12�15 years.
Alcohol: 15.0 v/v
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