Kilikanoon Oracle Shiraz 2006

"The 2006 Oracle Shiraz spent 22 months in French oak, 50% new. Opaque purple-colored, it exhibits a captivating nose of toasty oak, truffle, mineral, violets, black pepper, blueberry compote, and blackberry. Glossy on the palate with superb depth, it exhibits gobs of savory blue and black fruits, hints of chocolate, and enough ripe tannin to evolve for 4-6 years. Drink this explosive effort from 2013 to 2026. "

95 Points

The Wine Advocate

"Deep ruby. Lush black and blue fruit compote, mocha and a hint of cured meat on the powerful nose. Sweet and large-scaled, but with almost surprising sappiness to the flavors of boysenberry, blueberry, mocha and minerals. A huge, textbook Australian shiraz that finishes very long and juicy."

92 Points

International Wine Cellar

"A little reduction, but very good concentration of fruit; dark plum, spice, blackberry and tar; the palate is multilayered and abounds with a dark fruit core; chewy and long, with ironstone on the finish."

92 Points

Australian Wine Companion

"Dark and chocolaty in style, with hints of earth and espresso oozing in. This is a big, heavy, fudge-like Shiraz that comes across as impressive for its concentration if not for any sense of elegance or finesse. Might improve with aging, but might not; a gamble, so drink it over the next couple of years."

91 Points

Wine Enthusiast