Kilikanoon, Oracle Shiraz Brut Zero a refined and silky quaff

a refined and silky quaff redolent of ripe red cherry and rose petal aromas and flavors

The appealingly textured

flowery incense

with delicate touches of cedar and vanilla accenting black cherries and cassis

It's enjoyable but should also develop for a long time in bottle

Kilikanoon, Oracle Shiraz Brut Zero a refined and silky quaffThe 2002 Shiraz Oracle, which I reviewed last year, has gotten even better with an additional year of bottle age. From the Clare Valley (a slightly cooler climate region), it spent 24 months in 100% French oak (50% new), and was bottled unfined and unfiltered. Its inky purple color is accompanied by sumptuous aromas of graphite, blueberries, blackberries, cassis, and subtle oak. There is great fruit on the attack, full body, wonderful elegance,