Millicent Road Shiraz 2011

WOW! A beautiful fruit bomb from Coonawarra! Under the steady eye of Wayne Stehbens - KATNOOK ESTATE - this parcel destined for the european market missed the boat! Aged for 15 months in American oak leaving a subtle imprint as well as raspberry and mulberry fruit, mint, pepper and spice. Layered with intense fruit before flavours of chocolate, vanilla and spice round out the palate ending with fine-grained tannins. It’s got some real power as well as cool climate elegance and that’s what won us over.


Katnook Founder's Block Botrytis Chardonnay 2001 (375ml)

There is quince and raisin at the forefront, with honeysuckle and candied peach. Liqueur Melon is subtle in the background, coupled with some toffee aromas. Lemon zest, apples also play their part in the bouquet. The palate is thick, rich and coats immediately. The flavours come in waves. The first is citrus, lemon and lime, which is quickly followed by green apple. The palate is then awash with raisin and quince, that rush over each other. As the wine swirls back and forth, side to side, toffee pokes its head out and mingles with a new flavour: raisin pudding. Candied apple and peach are some of the final flavours, and are caressed with some lovely honeysuckle, nutmeg, cinnamon and a touch of apricot. The finish is lingering, soft and definitely moreish.