Kirkton EstateAdelaide Hills, Australia
Why you'll love it
It's a knockout example of cool-climate Shiraz – ripe and generous but with real finesse. Scored 94 points from Wine Showcase and 92 from Wine Orbit, yet it drinks like something twice the price. Limited release, and drinking perfectly right...
Rich, dark and beautifully smooth. Think ripe blackberry, cassis and plum with a touch of dark chocolate, spice and a savoury, earthy edge. Silky texture, gentle tannins and a clean, dry finish that shows real Adelaide Hills polish.
Ideal with grilled lamb, roast beef, or a smoky BBQ. Also spot-on with hearty vegetarian dishes like baked aubergine or mushroom risotto.
Best known in Barossa Valley, McLaren Vale
The Australian name for Syrah, and the style is often different. Rich and ripe, with blackberry, plum, chocolate and peppery spice. Bold, generous and often oak-aged, especially from the Barossa and McLaren Vale, with cooler regions giving a more peppery style.
Australia
Cool, high country in the Mount Lofty Ranges, a short drive from Adelaide. Altitude keeps things fresh, making this South Australia's go-to for crisp Sauvignon Blanc, refined Chardonnay and elegant Pinot Noir. Also a hotbed of small, adventurous producers trying new grapes and lighter-touch winemaking.
Barossa Valley, Australia
Kirkton Estate traces back to 1830 and the Busby family. Love Wine stocks three of their wines: the Eliza Cabernet Sauvignon from Barossa, the Matilda Chardonnay in a Hunter Valley style, and the Katherine Shiraz from the Adelaide Hills.
More from Kirkton Estate →Kirkton Estate traces its roots back to 1830, when it was founded by John Busby – the father of James Busby, credited as the pioneer of Australian wine. The Katherine is named after his sister and celebrates that same pioneering spirit, showing just how elegant Adelaide Hills Shiraz can be.
If you like these, you'll love this: Cool-climate Australian Shiraz, modern Rhône-style reds, full-bodied yet refined New-World classics.
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