Wynns Coonawarra Estate was the first winery to be established in
Coonawarra, by John Riddoch in 1896. The winery is located on the world
famous strip of 'Terra Rossa' soil that produces fruit of an exceptionally high
quality, particularly Cabernet Sauvignon.
First produced in 1954 and widely known as 'Black Label', Wynns Coonawarra
Estate Cabernet Sauvignon has established a reputation for displaying
excellent varietal and regional characteristics. The wine is produced from only
the top 20-25% of Cabernet fruit available from Wynns Coonawarra Estate.
A wine of style and stature and a perennial favourite in auction circles, the
'Black Label' is one of Australia's most collectable wines. It consistently
delivers the potential for medium to long-term cellaring.
The average vineyard age for Wynns Cabernet is 33 years.
2008 is the 53rd vintage of this wine.
Colour - Deep purple with vibrant hues.
Nose - Enticing dark & red fruit aromas with light spicy oak.
Palate - Rich and supple, with pristine flavours of blackcurrant
and complex layers of minty Coonawarra Cabernet. Fine
grained tannins frame the ripe and vibrant fruit characters,
while creamy oak adds to the long, rich finish.
Grape Variety - Cabernet Sauvignon
Maturation - The 2008 vintage was matured for 17 months in oak
barrels - French oak: 31% new, 53% seasoned. American
oak: 2% new and 14% seasoned.
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