The Story
Winemaker Kevin Mitchell has set a new benchmark with the Covenant Shiraz. This wine has been created to perfectly express the Clare Valley’s terroir and varietal individuality. Beautifully lifted notes of licorice, cedary oak and ripe, spicy plums flood the senses followed by dark chocolate and spice on the palate with quality oak and natural fine grained tannins.
The Kilikanoon Covenant is based on Shiraz from six vineyards throughout the...
Vintage 2013
Australia’s 2013 wine vintage was defined by extreme heat and severe drought, resulting in a fast, condensed harvest with low yields but high flavor concentration across much of the country. A warm spring led to early flowering, followed by a scorching heatwave in January that accelerated ripening and tested winemakers' vineyard management. Despite the challenging conditions, dry weather kept disease pressure exceptionally low, allowing region...
