KILIKANOON

Kilikanoon was established in 1997 by Kevin Mitchell, with grapes from the two vineyards owned by Kevin and his father Mort and specialises in producing wines with strong regional and varietal definition. Since its inception, it has maintained a strong focus on both traditional winemaking methods and meticulous attention to fruit selection. This has resulted in a range of premium award winning wines of strong regional character.

Collectively Kilikanoon will continue with its uncompromising approach to quality. In July 2012, Kilikanoon Wines was named the James Halliday Winery of the Year in the ‘2013 Wine Companion’.

Kevin Mitchell

Kilikanoon was founded in 1997 when winemaker and proprietor Kevin Mitchell purchased the 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 has been recognised both in Australia and internationally, receiving high praise from some of the world's most respected wine critics. The 2002 Clare Valley Wine Show chaired by prominent Australian wine writer and judge, Huon Hooke, propelled Kilikanoon into the spotlight, winning 6 of the 7 trophies awarded.