Katnook Est Founders Block Cab Sauv 2021

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Katnook Est
Label Name:
 
Founders Block Cab Sauv
Vintage:
 
2021
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Coonawarra, South Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
3
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Founder's Block releases have earned solid retail and critic praise historically (Wine Enthusiast scores in the high‑80s/low‑90s for some vintages)

Tasting Note
Deep magenta with blackcurrant, dark berry and ripe plum, plus mint, chocolate and subtle vanillin oak. Medium–full-bodied, structured with fine tannins and a persistent, spicy finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled ribeye or lamb roast, aged cheddar; Western beef stews; Asian: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu pork, Sichuan beef, teriyaki beef skewers.

Production Method
Fermented on skins, stainless-steel temperature control, matured briefly in older French and American oak barriques/hogsheads; typically 2–6 months oak maturation to preserve fruit purity.

Vineyard Info
Katnook Estate is a long‑established Coonawarra producer (terra rossa soils), focusing on Cabernet Sauvignon; Founder’s Block is their everyday-range bottling showcasing regional fruit and value.