Katnook 'The Caledonian' 2015
The Caledonian is named in honour of canny Scotsman, John Riddoch, founder of the Coonawarra wine region. In 1896, Riddoch made his second vintage in the Katnook woolshed. It is available exclusively at Cellar Door and online. This blend captures the synergy of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz with smaller portions of lesser known varieties Tannat and Petit Verdot.
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2015
Varietal
Cabernet Shiraz
Harvest Date
31st March - 16th April 2015
Acid
6.0 g/l
pH
3.40
Aging
Up to 20 years.
Residual Sugar
<2.5 g/l
Alcohol %
14.0
Wine Profile
Vineyard Notes
Coonawarra's 2015 vintage was amongst the earliest on record. An ideal growing season of slightly above average temperatures and dry conditions produced outstanding red wines that show vibrant fruit flavours and strong varietal characters.
Production Notes
The wine was matured for approximately 14 months in predominantly American oak barrels, 35% of which were new.
Winemaker Notes
Richly layered dark berry fruit and oak. Dark forest berries, mulberry and spiced plum, enhanced with vanillin oak and fine, lingering tannins.
Food Pairing Notes
Beef Wellington, an aged Porterhouse steak or wild mushroom risotto.
