1998 Katnook Estate Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon (1500ml)

THIS IS AN OUTSTANDING COONAWARRA CABERNET. The wine was matured for approximately 20 months in 225 litre oak barrels, of which 41% were new. The barrels were predominantly French oak, with a small proportion (less than 5%) being American oak. Totally opaque, crimson, black colour. Superb nose, almost perfumed, with aroma of violets, cedar, blackcurrant and dark chocolate. Tight knit palate structure, yet packed with an abundance of blackcurrant, mint, chocolate and mocca flavours. Excellent length and concentration of flavour. Fine grained dry tannins, perfect balance, with exceptionally long aftertaste of blackcurrant, cedar, plum and spice.

RATING: 97/100

VALUE: XXXXX/5