Katnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 | Coonawarra

Katnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 | CoonawarraKatnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 is one of 65 wines listed in the Excellent category of Langtons VI Classification of Australian Wine a medium crimson Coonawarra Cabernet of genuine expressiveness and elegance, with lovely evocative notes of briar, forest floor, and Mediterranean herbs, a bright core of mulberry and blueberry fruit aromatics, and a full, supple palate of plum, cassis, and briar with a lovely umami nuance. Supple tannins and a

Katnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2024 is one of 65 wines listed in the Excellent category of Langton’s VI Classification of Australian Wine — a medium crimson Coonawarra Cabernet of genuine expressiveness and elegance, with lovely evocative notes of briar, forest floor, and Mediterranean herbs, a bright core of mulberry and blueberry fruit aromatics, and a full, supple palate of plum, cassis, and briar with a lovely umami nuance. Supple tannins and a long finish. Selected parcels aged for 18 months in new and used Hogshead and barrique, providing elegant spicy cedar notes. Steeped in heritage and tradition, and an expression of the classic and unique characteristics of the Coonawarra wine region.

Appearance

Medium crimson — the elegant, classic colour of a Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon from the 2024 vintage, with the clarity and precision that distinguished Terra Rossa vineyard selection and 18 months of careful oak maturation deliver.

Aroma

Expressive and evocative — briar, forest floor, and Mediterranean herbs with a bright core of mulberry and blueberry fruit aromatics. The classic Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon aromatic profile at its most complex and immediately captivating, with the elegant spicy cedar notes of Hogshead and barrique maturation adding depth and dimension.

Palate

Full and supple — lovely flavours of plum, cassis, and briar with a lovely umami nuance that adds complexity and intrigue. Supple tannins and a long, elegant finish. The 18 months in new and used Hogshead and barrique providing the spicy cedar integration that defines the Katnook Estate style at its most refined.

Pairs With

Roasted lamb rack, slow-braised beef short rib, aged hard cheeses, or a classic charcuterie board — the supple tannins, bright fruit core, and savoury umami complexity make this a natural and elegant partner for the finest cuts at the table.