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Place

The Cabernet has been sourced from individual parcels from our Golden Hillside vineyard that surround the winery in Leasingham, a small settlement in the southern Clare Valley. Originally planted by returned soldiers after the second world war, these unique plots of land continue to provide us with an amazing fruit resource to draw upon.

Vintage Conditions

A dry yet cooler vintage, 2019 has delivered smaller yields of highly flavoured fruit. The lower-than-average rainfall between December and harvest created a few challenges. There were some extreme weather conditions during the growing season, including the lowest temperature recorded in spring and the highest ever temperature in summer, but the grapes showed great resilience. Shiraz thrived under these dry and reasonably cool conditions.

Winemaking 

All parcels were vinified using traditional methods in small open topped fermenters before basket pressing to a range of new and seasoned French oak casks. After fifteen months maturation, the final cuvee’ was assembled and bottled without fining or filtration

Kilikanoon Wines

2019 Golden Hillside Shiraz Cabernet Dozen

2019 Golden Hillside Shiraz Cabernet Dozen

Overview

🎄 Christmas Special 🎄
A true celebration of the Golden Hillside terroir - bold, expressive, and unforgettable. The Golden Hillside Shiraz Cabernet is a masterful blend, showcasing the richness of Shiraz with the structure and depth of Cabernet Sauvignon.

Expect vibrant dark fruits, layers of spice, and a seamless balance that reflects Kilikanoon’s hallmark style. Crafted with precision and passion, this wine is designed to impress now and reward cellaring for years to come.
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"The sweetly expressed bouquet is filled with blackberry, warm spice and roasted nut characters with an elegant floral overtone. The concentrated palate displays outstanding weight and richness, wonderfully complemented by finely infused tannins and silky texture. Splendidly harmonious and sumptuous, making it immensely appealing." - Sam Kim, Wine Orbit

Place

The Cabernet has been sourced from individual parcels from our Golden Hillside vineyard that surround the winery in Leasingham, a small settlement in the southern Clare Valley. Originally planted by returned soldiers after the second world war, these unique plots of land continue to provide us with an amazing fruit resource to draw upon.

Vintage Conditions

A dry yet cooler vintage, 2019 has delivered smaller yields of highly flavoured fruit. The lower-than-average rainfall between December and harvest created a few challenges. There were some extreme weather conditions during the growing season, including the lowest temperature recorded in spring and the highest ever temperature in summer, but the grapes showed great resilience. Shiraz thrived under these dry and reasonably cool conditions.

Winemaking 

All parcels were vinified using traditional methods in small open topped fermenters before basket pressing to a range of new and seasoned French oak casks. After fifteen months maturation, the final cuvee’ was assembled and bottled without fining or filtration

Alcohol
14.5 %
Cellaring
Enjoy now to 2034
Closure
Screwcap
Maturation
14 months new and seasoned French oak casks.
Size
750mL
Vintage
2019
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Tasting Notes

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  • Appearance

    Appearance

    Red brick in colour with bright crimson hues.

  • Nose

    Nose

    Dark fruits, sweeter cassis, a touch of mint and riper red fruits combine harmoniously on the nose. Perfectly supported and enhanced by the subtle charry oak in the
    background.

  • Palate

    Palate

    Cassis, black fruits, spicy
    oak notes and darker plum flavours
    in perfect sync, a rich tapestry in a
    layered and persistent finish.

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