In the heart and soul of Australia's premium grape-growing, Coonawarra, is where you'll find the charming Katnook Estate winery. The history of its creation is steeped in early British settlement; it's name, borrowed from Indigenous people, conveys a powerful essence, meaning "fat land".
Katnook, founded 120 years ago, packs a rich and vivid heritage that centres its values around respecting the environment and tradition. Yet, it's not just about the past; this winery brings forth a blend of contemporary innovation interlaced with old-world charm.
Situated on wonderful, verdant soil — a patchwork quilt of red and brown loam, terra rossa — the estate grows grapes renowned for their incredible colour and flavour. As part of its sustainable vineyard practices, Katnook Estate also supports biodiversity by providing habitats and aliment for local bird and insect species, thus maximising the local ecology’s natural defences against pests.
The winemaking process here is an art form, handled with extraordinary attention-to-detail. Winemaker Wayne Stehbens led the charge for over 40 years, producing wines of true character from variety to variety, year after year, earning worldwide awards and accolades for his efforts.
The wines produced at Katnook Estate are of exceptional quality, each embodying the 'essence of Coonawarra’. They are reserved, elegant and subtle; full of character and inspiring impressions of the Coonawarra terroir. Their flagship wines, the 'Katnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon' and 'Katnook Odyssey', stand testament to their commitment to excellence and timeless appeal.
Their Cellar Door is a delightful feast for the senses. Located in a restored 1860’s stable, visitors can experience history in a glass. Customers are welcomed to taste test a wonderful assortment of wines whilst savouring the stunning sight of the vineyards.
At Katnook Estate, it's not merely about wine, it's about crafting stories, histories and legacies in a bottle. Staying true to its heritage yet progressing with the times, Katnook Estate captures Australian winemaking at its best, where the past, and present, come together to create something truly special.
https://www.katnookestate.com.au
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