2015 Katnook Estate Shiraz, Coonawarra

Wayne Stehbens, Senior Winemaker:

Deep plum with purple hues. Nose ::A complex array of ripe fruit and oak. Vibrant red forest berries with hints of spice and vanillin. Palate ::A richly layered palate of ripe raspberry, juicy plum and hints of licorice and peppery spice. All intertwined with toasty oak characters and smooth, fine grained tannins. Food MatchingJu:: icy porterhouse steak with chimichurri sauce, Peking duck and eggplant parmigiana

Lying in the heart of Coonawarra's finest soils, Katnook’s vineyards are within the Limestone Coast GI (Geographic Indication) region of South Australia.  Our vines are carefully nurtured by Senior Viticulturist Chris Brodie and his team.  Our aim is to achieve the very best quality fruit from the vineyards whilst sustaining their precious environment. We adopt sustainable production methods, ensuring that we support other plant species and organisms with whom we share our space.

Our  vineyards have Entwine Accreditation which is Australia's official wine environmental assurance program.  Katnook’s 200 hectares include Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot and Pinot Noir in the reds and white varietals of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Riesling. New plantings include Malbec and Tempranillo highlight the diversity of Coonawarra’s terroir.