Kilikanoon Killerman’s Run Pinot Gris

Tasting Note

Nose: Green apple skin and melon are layered over soft notes of pear flower blossom. On the palate, this is a classic dry style Pinot Gris rich in flavour of Nashi pear that is layered over a ripe white grapefruit. The rich flavours are balanced by a full palate that is driven by a firm core of fruit. A crisp yet mild apple like acidity structures the finish and lingers in a refreshingly tonic freshness.

Producer

Winemaker and proprietor Kevin Mitchellpurchasedthe property of the same name in the hamlet of Penwortham in South Australia’s picturesque Clare Valley. Hailing from a long line of wine grape growers, Kevin now had the opportunity to turn the vision of creating his own wine brand into a reality.

Kevin’s father Mort Mitchell has been a defining influence, planting and tending to Kilikanoon’s Golden Hillside suite of vineyards including the famed Mort’s Block, for over 40 years. Kevin’s fascination with terroir is a result of years spent playing and eventually working in these vineyards alongside his father. The first Kilikanoon branded wines from the 1997 vintage were four single vineyard wines, each from Kevin and Mort’s vineyards. These were the ‘Oracle’ Shiraz, ‘Prodigal’ Grenache, ‘Blocks Road’ Cabernet and ‘Mort’s Block’ Watervale Riesling.

Kilikanoon Killerman’s Run Pinot Gris – Hay Wines