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Katnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

February 5, 2020by vinonotebook Leave a comment

The Katnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon is one of 65 wines listed in the ‘Excellent’ category of the Langton’s VI Classification of Australian wines, showing longevity and loyalty from the public. […]

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Katnook Estate Chardonnay 2018

January 27, 2020by vinonotebook 3 Comments

Chardonnay….Coonawarra’s flagship white variety? Why not!? 13% of the fruit was new French oak maturation for an average of 10 months. Katnook Estate, Chardonnay, Coonawarra, 2018 Pale gold hue. Flinty […]

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Katnook Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2018

April 7, 2019by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Partially fermented and matured in new and old French oak barrels for six months. Just dipping toes in to the Fumé style. Katnook Estate, Sauvignon Blanc, Coonawarra, 2018 Light gold […]

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Katnook Estate Shiraz 2015

July 31, 2018by vinonotebook Leave a comment

14 months in a combination of 90% French (mostly older) and 10% in new American oak barriques. Katnook Estate, Shiraz, Coonawarra, 2015 Cola, clove and nutmeg, followed by small hints […]

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Katnook Estate Founder’s Block Sauvignon Blanc 2017

July 16, 2018by vinonotebook 1 Comment

Not your usual Sauvignon Blanc. This has 21% barrel fermentation in older French oak barriques for seven months. Katnook Estate, Founder’s Block, Sauvignon Blanc, Coonawarra, 2017 Pungent gooseberry and mushy […]

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Katnook Founder’s Block Merlot 2015

November 29, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Katnook’s long serving winemaker Wayne Stehbens passed away suddenly earlier this month, leaving behind a wonderful legacy of excellent winemaking. Vale Wayne. Katnook Estate, Founder’s Block, Merlot, Coonawarra, 2015 Medium […]

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Katnook Founder’s Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

November 26, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

This ever reliable value number picked up a silver medal at the recent International Wine and Spirits competition in London. Katnook Estate, Founder’s Block, Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, 2015 Lovely garnet […]

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Katnook Estate Prodigy Shiraz 2012

September 24, 2017by vinonotebook 1 Comment

Bottled under cork (bearing moniker and vintage). Embossed, tall and stoutly shouldered bottle. Does not leave any doubt as to intent. Katnook Estate, Prodigy, Shiraz, Coonawarra, 2012 Rightfully maintains a […]

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Katnook Estate Odyssey 2012

August 22, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

In the age of cut price internet and big box wine businesses, does anyone believe an advertised “recommended retail price (rrp)?” When does a wine provide value? Are pedigree,  history […]

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Katnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

August 14, 2017by vinonotebook Leave a comment

Katnook Estate are one of the mainstays of iconic Coonawarra wineries. Spent 13 months in 50% French oak (10% new) and 50% older American oak barriques. The label maintains a […]

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