The Winery Kilikanoon of Clare Valley of Australie du Sud

Winery Kilikanoon
The winery offers 109 different wines
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Its wines get an average rating of 3.8.
It is ranked in the top 5 of the estates of Australie du Sud.
It is located in Clare Valley in the region of Australie du Sud
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The Winery Kilikanoon is one of the largest wineries in the world. It offers 109 wines for sale in of Clare Valley to come and discover on site or to buy online.

The Kilikanoon Estate is a prestigious vineyard located in the picturesque Clare Valley in Australia. It's a bucolic paradise where the ever-changing shades of meticulously cultivated greenery mark the landscape. This wine estate stands out not only for its idyllic setting, but also for the exceptional quality of its wines, which have earned Kilikanoon an international reputation. Founded in 1997 by Kevin Mitchell, a passionate winemaker whose family has been growing vines in the region since the 1960s, the Kilikanoon Estate spans a rich terroir of 500 hectares. Kevin inherited from his father, Mort, not only his love for viticulture but also his in-depth knowledge of the local soils. This intimate understanding of terroir has allowed Kevin to create wines that are exceptionally complex and distinctive in character, perfectly reflecting the individual nuances of each vineyard plot. The range of wines produced at the Kilikanoon Estate is as varied as the landscape that surrounds it. It ranges from refined white wines, such as Riesling, to robust red wines, like Shiraz, Grenache, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Kilikanoon's winemaking philosophy, based on a minimalist and environmentally friendly approach, can be felt in every bottle. The attention to detail and respect for nature is palpable in every sip of their production. Visiting the Kilikanoon Estate is not only an opportunity to experience an exquisite wine tasting, but also to enjoy an unforgettable setting. The estate's tasting room, located in the property's old farmhouse, offers stunning views of the vineyards and the surrounding landscapes of the Clare Valley.

Top Winery Kilikanoon wines

Looking for the best Winery Kilikanoon wines in Clare Valley among all the wines in the region? Check out our tops of the best red, white or effervescent Winery Kilikanoon wines. Also find some food and wine pairings that may be suitable with the wines from this area. Learn more about the region and the Winery Kilikanoon wines with technical and enological descriptions.

The top red wines of Winery Kilikanoon

Food and wine pairings with a red wine of Winery Kilikanoon

How Winery Kilikanoon wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef, lamb or game (deer, venison) such as recipes of fillet of beef with morels, navarin of lamb or duck sleeves in cider.

Organoleptic analysis of red wines of Winery Kilikanoon

On the nose the red wine of Winery Kilikanoon. often reveals types of flavors of earth, microbio or oak and sometimes also flavors of black fruit, cherry or oaky. In the mouth the red wine of Winery Kilikanoon. is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins.

The best vintages in the red wines of Winery Kilikanoon

  • 2002With an average score of 4.33/5
  • 2001With an average score of 4.26/5
  • 2006With an average score of 4.21/5
  • 2003With an average score of 4.13/5
  • 2004With an average score of 4.11/5
  • 2005With an average score of 4.10/5

The grape varieties most used in the red wines of Winery Kilikanoon.

  • Shiraz/Syrah
  • Grenache
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Mataro
  • Mourvedre
  • Malbec

Discovering the wine region of Clare Valley

Australian reference for racy high-altitude Riesling (Mid North, 142 km north of Adelaide): the white king, austere when young — dry and mineral with notes of lime, orange blossom, crisp apple and a flint touch, taut acidity and exceptional ageing (5-7 years to decades). Signature Shiraz in reds (35%), powerful with notes of blackberry, plum, spices and a minty touch. Firm Cabernet as support. Cool climate, red-brown soils.

The top white wines of Winery Kilikanoon

Food and wine pairings with a white wine of Winery Kilikanoon

How Winery Kilikanoon wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of rich fish (salmon, tuna etc), shellfish or sweet desserts such as recipes of sea bream in foil on the barbecue, norman mussels with cider or express cherry clafoutis.

Organoleptic analysis of white wines of Winery Kilikanoon

On the nose the white wine of Winery Kilikanoon. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, stone or earth and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, green apple or lime. In the mouth the white wine of Winery Kilikanoon. is a powerful with a nice freshness.

The best vintages in the white wines of Winery Kilikanoon

  • 2018With an average score of 3.96/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.72/5
  • 2015With an average score of 3.69/5
  • 2009With an average score of 3.67/5
  • 2019With an average score of 3.64/5
  • 2014With an average score of 3.63/5

The grape varieties most used in the white wines of Winery Kilikanoon.

  • Riesling
  • Sémillon
  • Chardonnay
  • Pinot Gris

Discover the grape variety: Viognier

Opulent, heady whites, rich and silky, with intense aromas of apricot, yellow peach, mango, violet, honeysuckle and musky, honeyed notes. Discreet acidity, creamy finish. Star of Condrieu AOC and Château-Grillet AOC, co-vinified in Côte-Rôtie with Syrah (up to 20%). Widely exported to California (Central Coast), Australia (Eden Valley) and Languedoc. A Rhône variety.

The top natural sweet wines of Winery Kilikanoon

Food and wine pairings with a natural sweet wine of Winery Kilikanoon

How Winery Kilikanoon wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes such as recipes .

The grape varieties most used in the natural sweet wines of Winery Kilikanoon.

  • Viognier

The word of the wine: Hairy Grenache

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The top sweet wines of Winery Kilikanoon

Food and wine pairings with a sweet wine of Winery Kilikanoon

How Winery Kilikanoon wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of pork, rich fish (salmon, tuna etc) or spicy food such as recipes of turkey roulades, flavoured sauce, baked salmon with tomato or chicken on a bed of summer vegetables.

Organoleptic analysis of sweet wines of Winery Kilikanoon

On the nose the sweet wine of Winery Kilikanoon. often reveals types of flavors of citrus, lime or honey and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or microbio.

The best vintages in the sweet wines of Winery Kilikanoon

  • 2009With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2017With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2013With an average score of 3.80/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.40/5

The grape varieties most used in the sweet wines of Winery Kilikanoon.

  • Riesling
  • Muscat Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Pinot gris

Rich, ample whites with a golden robe, showing aromas of pear, quince, honey, smoke, ginger and spice. Made as structured dry wines (Alsace AOC), off-dry and sumptuous late-harvest sweet (vendange tardive, sélection de grains nobles). Lighter and crisper in Italy as Pinot Grigio (Veneto, Friuli). Also in Germany (Grauburgunder), Hungary (Szürkebarát) and Oregon. A grey mutation of Pinot Noir.

The top pink wines of Winery Kilikanoon

Food and wine pairings with a pink wine of Winery Kilikanoon

How Winery Kilikanoon wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of beef or mature and hard cheese such as recipes of monkfish armorican style or tartiflette with 3 cheeses.

Organoleptic analysis of pink wines of Winery Kilikanoon

On the nose the pink wine of Winery Kilikanoon. often reveals types of flavors of cherry, citrus or strawberries and sometimes also flavors of citrus fruit, red fruit.

The best vintages in the pink wines of Winery Kilikanoon

  • 2017With an average score of 4.10/5
  • 2018With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2016With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the pink wines of Winery Kilikanoon.

  • Grenache

The word of the wine: Beurré

Typical aroma of white wines aged in oak barrels and wines that have undergone malolactic fermentation.

The top sparkling wines of Winery Kilikanoon

Food and wine pairings with a sparkling wine of Winery Kilikanoon

How Winery Kilikanoon wines pair with each other generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, lean fish or fruity desserts such as recipes of linguine with squid ink and cockles, homemade fish burger with mozzarella shrimp salad or rice with milk.

Organoleptic analysis of sparkling wines of Winery Kilikanoon

On the nose the sparkling wine of Winery Kilikanoon. often reveals types of flavors of green apple, pear or non oak and sometimes also flavors of earth, microbio or oak.

The best vintages in the sparkling wines of Winery Kilikanoon

  • 2009With an average score of 4.00/5
  • 2010With an average score of 3.80/5

The grape varieties most used in the sparkling wines of Winery Kilikanoon.

  • Chenin Blanc

Discover the grape variety: Chenin blanc

Chameleon whites with taut acidity, ranging from mineral dry (Savennières, Vouvray sec) to off-dry and medium-sweet (Vouvray, Montlouis), sumptuous botrytised sweet (Quarts-de-Chaume, Bonnezeaux, Coteaux du Layon) and brilliant sparkling (Crémant de Loire, Vouvray brut). Aromas of quince, apple, honey, white flowers, beeswax and flint. An Anjou variety, also star of South Africa's Western Cape.

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Discover the grape variety: Riesling

Crystalline, taut whites with vibrant acidity and aromas of citrus, green apple, white flowers, vineyard peach and mineral/petrol notes with age. Made as dry (Trocken, Alsace), off-dry (Kabinett, Spätlese) and sweet (Auslese, Beerenauslese, Trockenbeerenauslese, late harvest). Star of the Moselle, Rheingau, Alsace AOC and Wachau. Also exported to Clare Valley and Finger Lakes.

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