> Mercedes Lackey

Lackey is an affectionate Australian term referring to a hardworking laborer of agreeable character who is generally assigned to menial tasks, yet none-the-less gets job done without merest sign of a complaint. In a similar fashion, Australian Shiraz has long been considered workhorse of Australian wine industry – undeniably full of personality, and ideal candidate to get job done, regardless of situation! This hard working lackey of a wine punches well above its weight in personality and complexity. Kilikanoon has selected premium parcels of Shiraz fruit from South Australian regions to craft an unassuming wine of upfront character and appeal. Deep garnet in color with crimson hues, intensely perfumed nose leads with spicy plums and blueberry confit, backed by pepper spices and charry oak. Textured and generous, palate follows suit with fresh plums and cherries, a generous mid-palate of ripe berry fruits and a finish of ripe, dark chocolatey tannins and balanced acidity. The Wine Advo