Katnook Estate Merlot 2014
Steeped in heritage and tradition, the Katnook Estate range of premium quality, single varietal wines is an expression of the classic and unique characteristics of the Coonawarra wine region.
Matured for 28 months in a combination of French (49%) and American (51%) oak the Katnook Estate Merlot is a full bodied Merlot with deep colour, intense flavours and smooth, lingering tannins. The nose displays a complex array of ripe fruit and oak aromas. Rich savoury plum with hints of chocolate and spice. The palate is richly layered with dark berry fruits, hints of chocolate and vanillin oak and a soft, earthy note. Very fine and smooth tannins add to the mouthfeel.
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The Producer Katnook Estate | Coonawarra, South Australia
Rich in heritage and tradition, Katnook Estate is located in the Coonawarra wine region of South Australia. Established in 1867 by Scottish immigrant John Riddoch, the 200 hectare Katnook Estate is one of the oldest existing wineries in the...
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The Region South Australia
South Australia straddles the centre of the Australian continent, and is the Australian wine industry’s ‘powerhouse’ State, producing most of Australia’s wine - from its cheapest to its most expensive - and boasting some of the oldest individual vines in the world. The old vines found in...
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The Primary Grape Merlot
Merlot is a very popular red wine grape variety with big red and black fruit flavours of raspberries, ripe strawberries, plum and blackberry, giving the wine a softer taste. It is invaluable in the production or red wines from Bordeaux, particularly...