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Place

Crafted from two Watervale vineyards which are dry farmed, hand pruned and hand harvested with an average vine age of 70 years. Together, they set a very high standard for this classic Clare Valley Grenache.

Vintage Conditions

The lead up to the 2018 vintage was cool and dry, however large rainfall events in early January quenched the vines’ thirst, and allowed for even ripening and complex flavour development. Carefully selected grapes from Kilikanoon vineyards and preferred growers across the Clare Valley allows for consistency of style year after year.

Winemaking

Grenache from old and low-yielding dry grown vines within the Watervale sub-region of the Clare Valley were vinified separately, and remained so until the final wine was assembled. Fifteen months of maturation in a selection of seasoned French oak puncheons provides a softness and elegance to the plush velvety palate.

Kilikanoon Wines

2018 Oath Grenache

2018 Oath Grenache

Overview

An Oath is a solemn promise or attestation of the truth of one's words or the sincerity of one's intentions. Our Oath to you is to create enticing and delicious wines to enjoy every day. The Oath Grenache is the latest in our Oath series of wines which showcases the very best varietal expressions from the Clare Valley.
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$65.00
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Place

Crafted from two Watervale vineyards which are dry farmed, hand pruned and hand harvested with an average vine age of 70 years. Together, they set a very high standard for this classic Clare Valley Grenache.

Vintage Conditions

The lead up to the 2018 vintage was cool and dry, however large rainfall events in early January quenched the vines’ thirst, and allowed for even ripening and complex flavour development. Carefully selected grapes from Kilikanoon vineyards and preferred growers across the Clare Valley allows for consistency of style year after year.

Winemaking

Grenache from old and low-yielding dry grown vines within the Watervale sub-region of the Clare Valley were vinified separately, and remained so until the final wine was assembled. Fifteen months of maturation in a selection of seasoned French oak puncheons provides a softness and elegance to the plush velvety palate.

Acidity
6.1 g/L
Alcohol
14.5%
Maturation
15 months in a selection of seasoned French oak puncheons.
Varietal
Grenache
Vintage
2018
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Tasting Notes

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  • Appearance

    Appearance

    Translucent crimson red.

  • Nose

    Nose

    Lifted red berries and dark cherry give way to savoury notes of leather black olive.

  • Palate

    Palate

    A fresh and lively palate, yet dark and brooding at the same time. The combination of ripe cherries, dark chocolate and savoury spice are perfectly balanced by fine chalky tannins and subtle oak culminating in a long flavoursome finish.

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