Kilikanoon Baroota Reserve Shiraz 2016

When our first shipment of Baroota sailed into British waters, we proclaimed it to be our most exciting Australian discovery to date. Several years on, we still reckon it is. The wine is crafted by Kevin Mitchell at Kilikanoon, whose flagship Shiraz rates a huge 98 points from Robert Parker and sells for around $250 a bottle. 2016 was a standout vintage in South Australia, with above average temperatures, lower rainfall and excellent quality fruit. Grapes for this wine were selected from a number of top, early ripening vineyards between premium areas Spencer Gulf and the Flinders Ranges. Vinified in small batches, it was blended and bottled unfiltered for maximum flavour. Rich and powerful, it’s best decanted then served with steak or lamb.