Our Review
Katnook has taken significant strides since acquisition by Freixenet, the Spanish cava producer. The historic stone woolshed in which the second vintage in Coonawarra (1896) was made, and which has served Katnook since 1980, has been restored. Likewise, the former office of John Riddoch has been restored and is now the cellar door. Well over half of the total estate plantings are cabernet sauvignon and shiraz; the Odyssey Cabernet Sauvignon and Prodigy Shiraz are the duo at the top of a multi-tiered production. In Mar ‘18, Freixenet announced that Henkell, the Oetker Group’s sparkling wine branch, had acquired 50.67% of Freixenet’s shares, creating the world’s leading sparkling wine group. The brand was sold to Accolade in Aug ‘20. Exports to all major markets. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Cabernet sauvignon, sauvignon blanc, shiraz, merlot, chardonnay, riesling
Cellar Door
Information
A visit to Katnook Estate will give you more than a tasting of delicious wines – it's also a journey through a century of winemaking history. Katnook is the oldest existing winery in the region, and John Riddoch’s beautiful historic buildings have been converted into our cellar door and wedding and events venues.
At the entrance to the cellar door, a deep terra rossa soil profile pit showcases the link between terroir and Coonawarra’s wine quality. You can also enjoy a personalised tasting of Katnook wines (including cellar door exclusive and museum wines) and sample a delicious selection of cheese and local produce.
Bookings preferred: https://katnookestate.com.au/pages/bookings
Closed Christmas Day and Good Friday.
Hours
Mon–Fri 10–5, Sat–Sun 12–5
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Stockist Information
Distribution Information
Accolade Wines
Stockist
Fine wine stores and restaurants
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Dan McNicol |
| Traditional Place Name |
Bindjali people |
| Region |
Coonawarra |
| Address |
Riddoch Highway, Coonawarra, SA 5263
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| Established |
1971 |
| Dozens |
90 000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
198 ha |
| Opening Hours |
Mon–Fri 10–5, Sat–Sun 12–5 |
| Telephone |
(08) 8737 0300
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| Website |
www.katnookestate.com.au
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