Katnook Est Shiraz Prodigy 2017

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Katnook Est
Label Name:
 
Shiraz Prodigy
Vintage:
 
2017
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Coonawarra
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
100% Shiraz
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Prodigy is Katnook’s premium Shiraz release; specific 2017 vintage awards not widely listed. Katnook Estate holds Jimmy Watson trophies, James Halliday five-star recognition and entries in Langton’s classifications; earlier Prodigy vintages have received high Halliday scores (e. g. , 2012 Prodigy 96 pts)

Tasting Note
Concentrated dark plum and raspberry fruit with licorice, pepper spice and sweet vanillin oak; supple, richly layered palate, fine-grained tannins and a long savory finish.

Food Pairing
Western: slow-roasted lamb, braised beef, grilled ribeye, wild mushroom risotto, blue cheeses. Asian: Mongolian beef, Szechuan/Korean BBQ spiced beef, dukkah-crusted tuna (fusion).

Production Method
Small parcels of estate Shiraz vinified in small/open fermenters and basket-pressed; matured ~24 months in French and American oak (c.35% new).

Vineyard Info
Katnook Estate is a historic Coonawarra producer on terra rossa soils; modern replantings began in 1971. Renowned, multi-award winery with James Halliday five-star rating.