Katnook EstateProdigy Shiraz 2008
About this product
A rich and complex array of fruit, oak and subtle maturation aromas. Attractive ripe raspberry and plum fruit with subtle licorice spice tones. Sweet vanillin and subtle light toast adds complexity to the fruit aromas. A richly layered palate structure with ripe fruit, oak and maturation flavours seamlessly combined. Raspberry and plum fruit with sweet spices of licorice and light lingering pepper are a feature. Subtle oak with fine lingering tannins are in harmony with the palate structure.
A rich and complex array of fruit, oak and subtle maturation aromas. Attractive ripe raspberry and plum fruit with subtle licorice spice tones. Sweet vanillin and subtle light toast adds complexity to the fruit aromas. A richly layered palate structure with ripe fruit, oak and maturation flavours seamlessly combined. Raspberry and plum fruit with sweet spices of licorice and light lingering pepper are a feature. Subtle oak with fine lingering tannins are in harmony with the palate structure.
- TypeShiraz
- Size750mL
- RegionCoonawarra
- Current Vintage2008
- Standard Drinks8.6
- Alcohol Volume14.5%
- CountryAustralia
- StateSouth Australia
- Brand NameKatnook Estate
- Wine MakerWayne Stehbens
- Food MatchBeef
- ClosureScrew Cap
- Wine SweetnessDry
- Wine BodyFull Bodied
Decanter World Wine Awards, 2012: Commended, International Wine Challenge, 2012: Bronze, Decanter World Wine Awards, 2011: Bronze, International Wine Challenge, 2011: Silver, Japan Wine Challenge, 2011: Bronze
James Halliday
Australian wine writer, critic and winemaker
Vintage 2008
94 points
Deep purple-crimson; relatively speaking, more elegant than some of its predecessors, 26 months in predominantly French and American oak barrels woven into the quite savoury/spicy black fruits and the extended finish.
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