Vale Wayne Stehbens

[mjs]

Wayne Stehbens, the senior winemaker at Katnook, who made every vintage since 1979, won two Jimmy Watsons and numerous other awards, died early on Sunday morning. He was a proud supporter of Coonawarra and will be missed by Michelle and family, the Katnook business and the Australian wine industry. We saw him a few weeks ago, ebullient as ever, at the Retrospective and Masterclass Tastings which were part of Cabernet Celebrations in Coonawarra. My sincere condolences to Michelle.

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[Rossco]

Met him a few years ago when i was down there for cellar dwellers. Such a loss as he was admired and adored by many people. He made wonderful wines and the world is a lesser place now.
Rest easy Wayne.

[Mahmoud Ali]

Sorry to hear this, may he rest in peace. I never did meet him but I very much enjoyed my cellar door experience at Katnook which was no small reason why I bought 1998 Katnook Cabernet when I came home to Canada.

Mahmoud.

[phillisc]

Yes very sad, 62!!! sheesh. Might have to get some of the Prodigy and Odyssey and raise a glass.

Cheers
Craig

[mjs]

Craig,
I have been trying to find out his age, with no luck, I suspected early 60’s, which is a bit scary
Just picked up a magnum of ‘98 Odyssey a week ago, will treat it with respect
Cheers, Malcolm

[phillisc]

Craig,
I have been trying to find out his age, with no luck, I suspected early 60’s, which is a bit scary
Just picked up a magnum of ‘98 Odyssey a week ago, will treat it with respect
Cheers, Malcolm

Malcolm, reported by Tony Love in the Tiser in Drinks (might be a nationally syndicated column).

Well done on the 98...think I will get a few of the 12's.
Cheers
Craig

[mjs]

Ok, got it thanks

[odyssey]

Oh very sad news, thoughts with his family.

No surprises that I enjoy his wines. Met him a couple of times in Sydney some time ago, very down to earth guy.

Will crack a bottle at the next event or two in remembrance.

[Mahmoud Ali]

Does anybody here know the reason why Katnook is not listed in Jeremy Olivers's 2016 wine buying guide?

[Michael McNally]

This is very sad. Chatted to Wayne every year at the Coonawarra Roadshow and he always found a couple of minutes to talk about his wines, the vintage or his pick of the vintage if you asked.

Terrible to die so young

Will open a bottle of Katnook tonight.

Cheers

Michael