Katnook Est Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Katnook Est
Label Name:
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Coonawarra, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Katnook Estate wines have earned multiple national awards (including Jimmy Watson Trophy wins) and frequent 90+ scores for premium Cabernets

Tasting Note
Lifted red berries, cassis and bright menthol notes; dense, fine-grained tannins with generous red-fruit core and a persistent, savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: rosemary lamb rack, chargrilled porterhouse, aged cheddar. Asian: beef rendang, Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu or spicy Szechuan beef.

Production Method
Hand-harvested Coonawarra fruit, fermented in stainless and oak, matured in French barriques, hogsheads and puncheons (mix of new and seasoned) for several months.

Vineyard Info
Katnook Estate is a long-established Coonawarra producer (historic late‑19th century plantings). Famous for terra rossa soils and ageworthy Cabernet, producing Founder's Block and premium Odyssey labels.