Katnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2016
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 Shiraz 2015
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 […]
Katnook Founder’s Block Shiraz 2016
Last month Katnook Estate welcomed new Senior Winemaker Tim Heath to the position after the unfortunate passing of stalwart Wayne Stehbens late 2017. Tim has an impressive resumé: 14 years […]
Katnook Estate Founder’s Block Sauvignon Blanc 2017
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 […]
Katnook Founder’s Block Merlot 2015
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 […]
Katnook Founder’s Block Shiraz 2015
Vintage 2015 for Coonawarra gave a warm spring, advancing the flowering by about two weeks, promoting “fast and even berry set, like other outstanding vintages such as 2004 and 2010.” […]
Katnook Founder’s Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2015
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 […]
Katnook Estate Prodigy Shiraz 2012
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 […]
Katnook Estate Odyssey 2012
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 […]
Katnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2013
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 […]
