Katnook Estate Shiraz 2022
Colour: Medium depth, bright crimson
Nose: This shiraz opens with pristine berry fruits, mulberry, blackberry, violet and white pepper spice. Subtle notes of dark chocolate and mocha, a very inviting shiraz.
Palate: An elegant cool climate shiraz, fine and silky. A richly layered palate of vibrant black and blue berry fruit, white pepper spice and sweet pastry notes. Lively acid with finely grained tannin frames the bright fruit creating a seamless, layered wine, boasting elegance, purity, and length of flavour.
Food Matching: Try with some braised beef, some aged cheddar or even a vegan chocolate tart or a vegan chocolate tart
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Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Shiraz
Acid
7 g/L
pH
3.51
Aging
Will age gracefully up to 10 years
Residual Sugar
0.8g/L
Alcohol %
14.65
Wine Profile
Tasting Notes
Colour: Medium depth, bright crimson
Nose: This shiraz opens with pristine berry fruits, mulberry, blackberry, violet and white pepper spice. Subtle notes of dark chocolate and mocha, a very inviting shiraz.
Palate: An elegant cool climate shiraz, fine and silky. A richly layered palate of vibrant black and blue berry fruit, white pepper spice and sweet pastry notes. Lively acid with finely grained tannin frames the bright fruit creating a seamless, layered wine, boasting elegance, purity, and length of flavour.
Vineyard Notes
Coonawarra experienced another strong vintage in 2022. Reasonable winter and mid spring rains, providing sound conditions for the vines growing season. Mild and stable weather conditions with minimal heat fluctuations coupled with cool night-time temperatures ensured an extended ripening period and exceptional fruit quality during harvest.
Winemaker Notes
Oak Maturation: Selected parcels were maturated for an average of 15 months with 20% in French Oak Hogsheads and Puncheons.
Food Pairing Notes
Food Matching: Try with some braised beef, some aged cheddar or even a vegan chocolate tart or a vegan chocolate tart.
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