Kilikanoon, Killerman's Run Cabernet Sauvignon, Clare Valley
Kilikanoon · South Australia › Clare Valley › Australia
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Taster #8689
· Nov 13, 2020
91/100
2nd of 2 bottles from recent auction. Really enjoyed this bottle on its own before dinner and with potato soup with meatballs. Was really singing after reaching room temp (70F). Not showing a lot of age, but has a really integrated character and mouthfeel (thanks screwcap!).
2008 vintage
Taster #8689
· Oct 19, 2020
89/100
14.5% abv. 1st of 2 bottles from recent auction purchase. This is really an enjoyable middle-of-the-road easy to drink Cabernet Sauvignon. Ripe, but not too ripe, some oak, but not enough to cover up the fruit character, balancing acidity as well. In a great spot right now. As a previous note pointed out, there is a "film" on the inside of the glass, but very little sediment. I'm, so far, very impressed with this producer's value Cabernets - I've had …
2008 vintage
Taster #1220
· Jun 21, 2017
89/100
Summer solstice and a year since I opened my first bottle. Something I've never seen before, and that I wasn't aware of earlier: I just poured a dram to sample the wine and found a thick coating on the inside of the bottle. Not dregs; can't be decanted away. Pull a finger around the inside of the neck and you get a thin, purple ink stain. It's wine; doesn't taste any different from the liquid. And it doesn't penetrate the …
2008 vintage
Taster #1220
· Apr 16, 2016
87/100
If you try to pop and pour, the tanins will make your lips pucker. But let it sit for 20 minutes and you'll have a nice cab with soft tannins, juicy layers, and a medium finish.
2008 vintage
Taster #6396
· Feb 25, 2015
no formal rating, but appears as a solid and good wine
2008 vintage
Taster #8999
· Jul 4, 2012
90/100
Only got one bottle. Very happy with it. Nice nose and strong earthy after tones. I would definately buy more
2008 vintage
Taster #9173
· Feb 9, 2012
Didn't thrill me at first, but after a day it developed nicely. Nice inexpensive cab
2008 vintage