Wines By Katnook

There's a whiff of fame here and it carries on to the palate, the drying finish continuing the impression that this is unlikely to make old bones. Plums, cedar, lots of peppery spice, and then that dark, bloody, gamey character.

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Katnook Estate wines take their name from the domain where they are grown and made, limited release editions of great intensity of flavour, made with fastidious attention to detail. Shiraz for this wine was selected from distinguished sites at the estate's vineyards. The 2004 vintage started with an average spring and near perfect flowering. Cool and dry conditions in summer contributed to one of the latest harvests on record. Fruit was picked at optimal ripeness with excellent varietal definition, generous flavours and fine balance. Harvested mid April to mid May pH 3.4 Acidity 6.5g/L Alcohol 14% Winemaker Wayne Stehbens.


A smooth and soft, oak and fruit driven Shiraz, minty aromas, bouquets of spicey plums, leather and raspberry. A supple, fine-grained palate offering restrained flavours of small black and red berries, plums and cedary vanilla and chocolate oak.

Katnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Coonawarra

Distinguished Langtons Classification. The consummate Cabernet, one of Australia's icon wines. John Riddoch brewed up Coonawarra's second vintage in 1896 under a woolshed which now ages barrels of Katnook Cabernet. The original Coonawarra Fruit Colony itself was headquartered in a limestone building which now serves as the Katnook cellar door. Vines have been trained over the course of decades to extract maximum flavour from the long slow Coonawarra ripening, achieving harvests of Cabernet with ripe generous flavours and fine lingering tannins.

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Coonawarra produces Cabernet wines with attractive ripe fruit flavours, generous palate structures and soft tannins. Katnook is home of the finest Coonawarra Cabernet, it's vineyards, planted to prime Terra Rossa soils comprise two hundred hectares at the heart of this comparatively small and remote region, affording Katnook full licence to collate and assemble parcels of the finest fruit. Batch vinification takes place in closed static fermenters with regular pumping over. Upon completion, parcels are macerated for a week or two before transfer into a selection of seasoned and new 225 litre French and American oak barriques for eighteen months maturation. Alcohol 13.5%

Deep, very dark plum colour with purple edge. A complex array of ripe fruit and sweet oak maturation aromas. Dark plums and blackberry, mulberry and cassis combine with subtle sweet vanillin and notes of chocolaty oak. A richly layered palate of dark berry fruits and evolving aged characters. Dark plum and black currant highlight the generous palate structure, combined with subtle sweet oak flavours and rich chocolaty notes. Fine lingering tannins complement the rich fruit flavours. To accompany the timeless combination of aged beef, potato and vegetables, all drizzled with a reduction of red wine glace de viande.

Katnook Estate Coonawarra Shiraz 2010

Coonawarra

Available by the case dozen only

Exactingly crafted from fruit grown to distinguished vineyards by a devoted winemaking team, with a philosophy that reflects the tradition of Coonawarra, Katnook Shiraz will be found on some of the best wine lists and in some of the finest cellars around the world, often with several vintages. Coonawarra produces outstanding vintages, Katnook captures the elegance and underlying power of cool climate Terra rosa Shiraz.

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Katnook have accumulated many awards over the years, receiving the coveted Jimmy Watson in 1986. Katnook Shiraz displays exemplary varietal character, sound palate structure with a subtle richness, excellent colour and fine soft tannins. Fruit is picked at optimal ripeness, having developed excellent varietal definition, generous flavours and fine balance between natural sugars, acidity and tannins. The subtle oak lets the fruit speak for itself, It's delicious notes of spice and pepper give away its cool Coonawarra origins whilst adding to the complexity. Matured eighteen months in a combination of new and seasoned Fench and American 225 litre oak barriques and 300 litre hogsheads. Alcohol 13.5%

Very deep dark plum red with bright purple tinges. Attractive raspberry fruit highlighted by subtle sweet oak maturation notes. Intricate levels of complexity with light licorice, spicy plum and black pepper enhanced by the vanillin and chocolatey oak. Richly layered with ripe fruit, complex spice and oak. Appealing raspberry and plum fruit with underlying licorice and sweet spices are combined with vanilla and chocolaty oak maturation notes. Fine grained tannins enhance the lingering savoury fruit flavours.

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Katnook Estate Odyssey Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

Coonawarra

Odyssey Cabernet Sauvignon was first released in 1996 to celebrate the centenary of the first vintage in Katnook's woolshed.

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Vintage 2000 was ideal, slightly above average temperatures and very dry conditions. An early bud burst with a cool spring was followed by above average temperatures during summer and veraison. Fine conditions through out the harvest period, allowing fruit to be picked at optimum maturity, and without any disease pressures. Yields were slightly below average, the wines display very good varietal flavours with good ripeness and good palate depth. Following a small batch vinification, Odyssey was treated to an extended maturation over forty months in predominantly small oak 225 litre barriques of which approx 65% were new French oak and 35% were new American oak barrels. Alcohol 14.5%

A deep dark plum reds with mature garnet tinges. A complex and richly layered array of ripe fruit & oak matured tones. Attractive dusty plum and mulberry fruits with subtle black olive tones are enticingly laced with sweet tobacco leaf and vanilla bean with chocolaty and mocha oak matured aromas. A profusion of rich fruit, sweet oak and oak maturation flavours are smoothly combined in this generous & appealing palate structure. Ripe dark berry fruits with hints of mulberry and spicy plums are combined subtle and sweet oak and oak maturation flavours.

Katnook Estate Odyssey Cabernet Sauvignon 2004

Coonawarra

Langtons Outstanding Classification. A masculine wine, an expression of controlled vinous power, the destiny of the Odyssey is to not just capture the essence of Coonawarra Cabernet but to define it.

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Odyssey defines archetypal Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, produced from the region's distinctive Terra rossa soils and crafted with the luxury of great attention to detail. This multi award winning wine has a string of international trophies to its name including Best Australian Red and the Frescobaldi Trophy for Best Vintage Red Wine, awarded twice, at the UK International Wine & Spirit Competition. Following a small batch viinification, Odyssey was treated to an extended maturation for three years in small oak 225 litre barriques of which approximately 40% were new French and 42% were new American oak barrels. Other barrels were second fill and predominantly French oak. Alcohol 14.0%

Dark plum red colour with purple red tinges. A rich and complex array of ripe fruit and oak matured aromas. Dusty mulberry and ripe plum with subtle black olive fruits are laced with sweet vanilla bean, smoky and roasted mocha oak aromas. An intricately layered palate structure of ripe fruit and oak flavours seamlessly combined by maturation in barrels. Ripe dark berries, hints of dusty mulberry and spicy plums with subtle vanilla, mocha and chocolate oak flavours are richly interwoven. Fine grained, softly assertive tannins complement lingering flavours.

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Katnook Estate Prodigy Shiraz 2003

Coonawarra

Silver Medal Winner London International Wine Challenge.

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An exceptional Coonawarra winner from a small vineyard site that consistently produces outstanding Shiraz. The 2003 Coonawarra season saw just below average temperatures and was generally mild and dry with yields being disappointingly low, however quality is very good. The combination of very low yields with a mild and dry ripening period has produced wines rich in varietal fruit flavours with soft tannins. Matured for approximately thirty months in a combination of 37% French and 64% American mostly small 225 litre oak barriques. Of these barrels, approximately 36% were new French oak and 42% were new American barrels. A Shiraz of exceptional character that can be cellared long term, ten to twenty years.


Dense, deep crimson plum in colour. A rich combination of ripe fruit and oak maturation aromas. Attractive raspberry and plum with sweet licorice and anis spices. Bold, ripe, thick and chocolatey, with a delicious smear raspberry, arrays of chocolate-box assortment flavours, subtle sweet vanillin and light toasted and roast coffee beans oak maturation notes adds to the alluring fruit aromas.

Katnook Estate Prodigy Shiraz 2005

Coonawarra

The legend continues for Katnook. Prodigy is a limousine standard Coonawarra Shiraz which entered the market with a bang, taking out the 1998 Jimmy Watson Trophy with its inaugural vintage, a remarkable feat off completely new vines. The radiant regional characters are an alluring combination of pepper, bramble fruit and anise, tightly wound into a wine of great depth and elegance.

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Prodigy is fashioned exclusively from grapes showing an outstanding depth of concentration. An iconic, world class Shiraz style which captures the essence of Coonawarra, parcels are harvested across sections of the vineyard which consistently produce intense flavours and fine tannins. Treated to a small batch fermentation, the extended time in barrel is integral to Prodigy's complexity and style. Only the best barrels are included in the final assembly. Matured for twenty four months in French (30%) and American (70%) small 225 litre oak barriques. Of these barrels, 25% were new French and 43% were new American barrels. The older barrels were mostly American barriques. Alcohol 14.0%

Deep dark plum colour with crimson and purple tinges. A rich and complex array of fruit, oak and subtle maturation aromas. Attractive ripe raspberry and plum fruit with sweet anise and licorice spice tones. Sweet vanillin oak and subtle light roast coffee bean adds complexity to fruit aromas. An opulent palate structure, richly layered with ripe fruit, oak and maturation flavours that are seamlessly combined. Rich raspberry and plum fruit with sweet anise, licorice spice and pepper are a feature. Soft and fine lingering tannin are in harmony with the palate structure.

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Katnook Estate Riesling 2008

Coonawarra

An elegant Riesling with attractive varietal notes, generous with zesty flavours, Katnook offers magnificent harmonies and fine expressions whilst still in it's youth. A tight and crisp, citrus and mineral palate, Katnook is pleasantly dry, and like all great Rieslings will gain complexity, as it is known to age gracefully.

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Katnook's mature Riesling vines are planted to premiere Terra rossa soils, sited within the 330 hectares of prime estate vineyards at the heart of the comparatively small and remote Coonawarra region. From here come white wines with distinctive attributes that have contributed to Australia's international reputation. Grapes for Katnook's single varietal wines are specially selected from the older, more distinguished sites. Concentrated flavours, fine balance and integrity of regional and varietal character, are all hallmarks of the Katnook Riesling. Fruit in perfect condition, exhibiting excellent varietal definition is selectively pruned and picked from the older vines. Approx 12.5%


Pale straw yellow, light green tinges. Fine aromas, heightened regional expressions of grapefruit and citrus combined with perfumed scents of florals and spice. A zesty array of flavours, grapefruit and lime citrus with subtle florals and faint spice. Generously lively palate with crisp balanced acid and persistent flavours.

Katnook Founders Block Cabernet 2010

Coonawarra

Founder's Block is the story of John Riddoch, founder of the Coonawarra. While the traditions may have started long ago, Founder's Block are made for today, inviting a modern generation to experience and indulge in the fruit of Coonawarra. Katnook's natural affinity to the noble Cabernet achieves a well proportioned red wine with generous regional fruit characters, meaty tannins and persistent finish. An easy partner to a wide range of foods including meat and tomato pasta, marinades and grills or bold recipes with spicy or smokey flavours.

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In 1890 John Riddoch established his Coonawarra Fruit Colony on a property called Katnook and thus one of Australia's great wine districts was born. Founder's Block is a natural progression for Katnook. The wines are genuinely focused on contemporary palates and lifestyle, honest, fruit driven and harmonious. Founder's Block may be for some an introduction to Katnook Estate, also for many Katnook's devotees, their informal drinking wines. Parcels of Cabernet grapes are vinified into an approachable young wine, brimming with Coonawarra character. Finished with minimal of oak, a component is aged in a selection of new and seasoned French and American barriques. Alcohol 13.5%

Deep ruby red with purple tinges. An intense nose of blackcurrant and red fruits with lifted mint characters. A small amount of oak maturation lends deft notes of toast and sweet spice to the bouquet. The well structured palate expresses sweet berry fruit and light oak flavours. Ripe dark berries, plum and dusty mulberry characters abound with a hint of regional mint highlighting the lush palate flavours. Fine grained soft tannins add to the attractive lingering fruit.

Katnook Founders Block Merlot 2010

Coonawarra

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John Riddoch established the seminal Coonawarra Fruit Colony at his property on the orginal Katnook estate in 1890, founding one of the world's great winegrowing districts. The Merlot for today's Founder's Block is sourced from vines grown on sites right around the original property, to slightly more recent plantings. An attractive medium bodied wine with an enticing nose of plum and red currants, eloquent aromas with earthy, savoury notes, nice smokey oak flavours and supple tannins. A plush, well rounded palate, just what you want from good Merlot.

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Katnook Founder's Block are named after the original land holding of John Riddoch, founder of the Coonawarra. Fruit is collated from choice Merlot vineyards. The idyllic growing conditions which surround Coonawarra's terra rosa soils translate into full bodied, refreshing red wines of vigour and deep varietal complexion. Charged with the aim of retaining the clear regional characters, the Katnook team endeavours to vinify the grapes as plainly as possible, allowing the rich Merlot fruit to speak for itself. Treated to a minimum exposure under oak, one component is given a term in a selection of French and American barrels to add subtle complexity. Alcohol 13.5%

Plum red with garnet hues. Hints of dark plum fruit, an earthy richness combined with subtle sweet oak with a light char note. Smoothness and subtle richness are a feature of the palate. Generous fruit flavours of dark berries and ripe plums with a hint of spice are combined with gentle, sweet chary oak. Soft fine grained tannins complement the lingering fruit flavours. A superb red wine for all occasions.

Katnook Founders Block Sauvignon Blanc

Coonawarra

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Founder's Block range includes some top-value reds and whites, including the latest sauvignon blanc. A lively and refreshing dry white ideally suited to foods from the sea. 4 Stars.

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Crafted to be an informal drinking but lively unwooded white wine, with tantalizing regional aromas and flavours of gooseberries underscored with floral highlights and a citrus tang. Harvested late February to early March,this vintage will be remembered for the severe spring frosts that devastated vineyards across Coonawarra and reduced yields. Ideal warm and dry conditions through veraison, combined with low yields contributed to an earlier than usual start to harvest of Sauvignon Blanc. The low yields and ideal season produced excellent quality grapes that produced wines with intense varietal aromas and flavours. Alcohol 13.2% Winemaker Wayne Stehbens.


Pale straw with light green tinges. Appealing fresh varietal herbaceous fruit with light tropical tones, hints of lemon grass, citrus and light florals. Attractive fruity palate with subtle herbaceous, light goosberry and citrus flavours. A delicious, intensely flavoured wine with zesty lingering fresh acid finish, ideal with shellfish.

Katnook Founders Block Shiraz 2010

Coonawarra

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Founder's Block offers terrific value from splendid vineyards planted to rich Terra rosa soils at the heart of Coonawarra. Katnook are one of the most conspicuous winemaking estates in Australia and retain many of Coonawarra's most prestigious sites. The award winning team earmark parcels of choice Shiraz grapes with vibrant regional expressions to construct an affable wine that's ideally suited to early drinking. Laden with raspberry and plum fruits, seasoned by pepper and spice, gentle oak characters of sweet vanilla add complexity and depth.

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Katnook's vineyards span 330 hectares in the heart of the comparatively small and remote Coonawarra winegrowing region. Katnook retain some of the best sites in Coonawarra and are well positioned to allocate the most appropriate parcels of fruit to suit each unique style of wine. Founder's Block is styled for everyday drinking, fully accessible to lovers of fine wines exploring the fruits of Coonawarra. Grapes are picked in peak condition after fully ripening to intense flavour profiles. With the aim of retaining the bright varietal fruit characters, Founder's Block is treated to a light oak maturation. Components are aged six months in a combination of predominantly French and American oak barrels. Alcohol 13.5%

Deep plum, light purple tinges. Bursting with dark cherry and red berry fruit aromas, subtle spice notes of white pepper and cinnamon. Gentle oak, sweet vanilla and mocha subtly complement the attractive aromas. A generous depth of ripe fruit flavours over fine and subtle oak undertones, showing an attractive combination of bright red berry, pepper and liquorice, subtle oak maturation flavours of vanilla and toast. A rounded, elegant mid palate finishing with soft fine grained tannins. Lamb and Shiraz are hard to separate, match Founders Block with a ragout, couscous or tagine.

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Katnook Estate is one of the most esteemed domains in Australia's premier red wine district, the Coonawarra

Its vineyards, planted in prime Terra Rossa soil, span 330 hectares in the heart of this comparatively small and remote region in the south east corner of South Australia. From here come red wines that have contributed to Coonawarra's international reputation and white wines with equally distinctive attributes.

Wines produced include both the Riddoch range and that named after the place itself, the prestigious Katnook Estate range. Katnook Estate wines take their name from the domain where they are grown and made. They are limited release wines of great intensity of flavour, made with fastidious attention to detail.


Fruit for these single varietal wines is specially selected from older, distinguished sites in the company's extensive vineyards. Concentrated flavours, fine balance and integrity of regional and varietal character, are all hallmarks of the Katnook Estate range which includes a Chardonnay Brut, Riesling, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and most recently Shiraz. A very small quantity of dessert wine is also made when conditions are favourable. Katnook Estate wines have an enviable record of awards. They will be found on some of the best wine lists, and in some of the finest cellars, in the world, (often with several vintages of the same variety), representing the best from Australia's renowned Coonawarra wine district. Katnook Founder's Block wines are named after the original land holding of John Riddoch, founder of Coonawarra. In 1890 Riddoch established the Coonawarra Fruit Colony at his property "Katnook" and thus one of Australia's leading wine districts was born. In 1980 winemaker Wayne Stehbens made his first vintage on the property which was by then renamed "Katnook Estate".	Katnook's Riddoch label was launched in 1980 and named in honour of the founder of Coonawarra, John Riddoch. They are made entirely from estate grown fruit. Katnook Founder's Block is a natural progression for Katnook Estate, an introduction to Katnook Estate for many and, an informal drinking wine for Katnook Estate devotees. Riddoch wines have accumulated many awards over the years including the famous Jimmy Watson Trophy for Riddoch 1986 Cabernet Shiraz. They are widely available in Australia and internationally and represent remarkable value for those looking for a wine with the stamp of Coonawarra and the pedigree of Katnook Estate.
The aim behind Riddoch wines is to capture the essential characteristics of Coonawarra in a harmonious, early drinking, forward fruit style priced for regular enjoyment. There are seven wines in the range; Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet Shiraz, Cabernet Merlot and a Sparkling Shiraz. The grapes for all are selectively harvested to give the winemaker an array of flavours and characters for blending. Faldo wines were launched in 2000 and named in honour of legendary golfer Nick Faldo. They are made entirely from estate grown fruit. The winemaking team is headed by Tony Milanowski. The aim behind Faldo wines is to capture the essential characteristics of Coonawarra in a harmonious, early drinking, forward fruit style priced for regular enjoyment. There are three wines in the range: Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz.

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