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Kilikanoon The Lackey Shiraz 2016 Wine Review

Kilikanoon The Lackey Shiraz 2016

Kilikanoon The Lackey Shiraz 2016

Australia

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 5

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Price: $17.95

Drink: 2017-2022

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Kilikanoon

Agent: Charton Hobbs Inc

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Big, bold and black fruit with delicious fleshy ripeness wrapped in toasty oak. Polished tannins. Black pepper with a hint of eucalyptus on the finish. Pair with grilled meats.

Shiraz food pairings: spiced beef dishes, spicy ribs, lamb cutlets with piperade and goat cheese, hamburgers, black bean soup.

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This Kilikanoon The Lackey Shiraz 2016 was reviewed on September 1, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 168591
  • $14.65 
  • Check Stock

Reviews and Ratings

Rachelle O'Connor rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Almost purple in color, this full bodied Australian Shiraz is bursting with rich flavors of mocha, blackberry, black cherry, blueberry pie, mint, black pepper and a lengthy chocolate cherry finish. Firm, well integrated tannins and nicely balanced. Ideal for richly coated BBQ ribs.
Melanie Lloyd - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

This Shiraz has purple hues with aromas of dark fruit, mostly blackberry and plum. There’s also a bit of red berries, raspberries, and aromas of violet and of red licorice. On the palate, there are dark berries, mostly plums, pepper and a touch of cocoa. The tannins are medium, well integrated, and the wine has a nice acidity level.
Kilikanoon's The Lackey 2016 is a big red and robust toasty Shiraz from Australia. Well-priced below $20. This Shiraz is ripe blackberry and dark cherries on the palate with black pepper with a hint of eucalyptus on the finish - a perfect pairing with game meats or a rich roast leg of lamb. - Community Wine Reviews

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