TN - 2003 Katnook Cabernet

[JDSJDS]

• [url=https://www.cellartracker.com/wine.asp?iWine=227256]2003 Katnook Estate Cabernet Sauvignon[/url] - Australia, South Australia, Limestone Coast, Coonawarra (2018-09-04)
  Deeply coloured with a bit of bricking. There's a lovely, rich nose full of blackfruits, cedar and a hint of chocolate mint. Full bodied, with similar flavours, a plush texture that really coats the mouth, a healthy tannic structure and a long finish as well. Quite youthful at 15 years old! To nitpick, there is still a little overt oak on the palate, but there's certainly also powerful fruit and healthy tannins and acidity. Drinking well now, but should last several years. I'll try to hold off on my last bottle in 3-4 years. An impressive wine. (A-)

[Ian S]

Sounds like the wine I recall from 1990s vintages! In it's style it was always a strong performer with good intensity, just enough structure, but also full in flavour and quite plush. Probably not my thing these days, but at the time I really liked it, and it sounds like it still ploughs the same furrow.

[JDSJDS]

Yes, elegance and restraint are not the calling cards here, but it was impressive it the powerful, Coonawarra style.