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Katnook Prodigy Shiraz 2006
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Katnook Prodigy Shiraz is one of the Estate's iconic wines, the other being Odyssey Cabernet Sauvignon.
Best of Class Gold Medal - London International Wine and Spirit Competition , www.iwsc.net , October 2009.
5 Stars - John Lewis, Newcastle Herald, 30/12/2009.
"Dense colour; the rich bouquet of black fruits and quality oak is replicated on the palate, which is stylish and intense, extract and alcohol perfectly balanced. Screwcap. Rating 95." - James Halliday.
"A mix of bright red and black fruits, aniseed, cold milk coffee, spice, wood and nougat - plenty of oak influence but it's good oak, quality oak. Medium to full bodied and spicy with excellent flow and freshness, fine grained but appropriately firm and shapely tannin and a long savoury coffee finish. 93 Points." - Gary Walsh.
Colour :: Deep, dark plum red with purple hues.
Nose :: A rich and complex array of fruit, oak and subtle maturation aromas. Attractive ripe raspberry and plum fruit aromas with sweet anise and licorice spice tones. Sweet vanillin and cedary oak with subtle mocha adds fine complexity to the fruit aromas.
Palate :: A sumptuous palate structure, richly layered with ripe fruit seamlessly combines the crafted oak and maturation flavours. Ripe raspberry and plum fruit with sweet anise and licorice spices are complemented with lingering varietal pepper flavours. Soft and fine persistent tannins are in harmony with the palate structure.
2006 Coonawarra vintage will be remembered as being very early and for the very low yields, indeed Shiraz was harvested about 10 days earlier than usual. Slightly above average temperatures prevailed during summer and extended into the ripening period. The ideal conditions produced fruit that was disease free and in excellent condition. The season’s Shiraz wines display outstanding varietal flavour, good palate structures with subtle richness, excellent colour and fine soft tannins.
Prodigy is made from grapes harvested off a small vineyard site that has consistently produced fruit of outstanding depth of flavour and colour.
Winemaker's notes...
Colour :: Deep, dark plum red with purple hues.
Nose :: A rich and complex array of fruit, oak and subtle maturation aromas. Attractive ripe raspberry and plum fruit aromas with sweet anise and licorice spice tones. Sweet vanillin and cedary oak with subtle mocha adds fine complexity to the fruit aromas.
Palate :: A sumptuous palate structure, richly layered with ripe fruit seamlessly combines the crafted oak and maturation flavours. Ripe raspberry and plum fruit with sweet anise and licorice spices are complemented with lingering varietal pepper flavours. Soft and fine persistent tannins are in harmony with the palate structure.
James Halliday: Dense colour; the rich bouquet of black fruits and quality oak is replicated on the palate,which is stylish and intense, extract and alcohol perfectly balanced. Screwcap.14.5% alc. Rating 95 Drink 2026
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WBW Rating: 96/100
Closure: Stelvin
Region: Coonawarra SA |
Winemaker: Wayne Stehbens
Drink now until: 2026
Alc/Vol: 14 %
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