Katnook Est Chardonnay 2022

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Katnook Est
Label Name:
 
Chardonnay
Vintage:
 
2022
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Coonawarra, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Chardonnay
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
13-16°C

Awards/Ratings
Gold — Limestone Coast Wine Show 2023 (95 pts); positive review in Halliday Wine Companion; Katnook Estate holds historical awards including Jimmy Watson trophies and a James Halliday five‑star winery rating

Tasting Note
Elegant Coonawarra Chardonnay with wet limestone, cashew butter, peach skin and preserved lemon; savoury citrus and kaffir lime notes. Full yet driven, long linear and refreshing finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled halloumi, buttered lobster or prawns, creamy pasta, roast chicken; Asian: miso‑glazed cod, seared scallops with soy‑ginger, Thai green curry (moderate spice).

Production Method
Fermented on wild yeast in French oak, aged on lees with bâtonnage to build texture and complexity.

Vineyard Info
Katnook Estate (Coonawarra) — historic producer on terra rossa soils, established 1867; acclaimed with multiple national awards and a James Halliday five‑star rating.