Wynns - John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon - Coonawarra 2020
Wynns Coonawarra Estates, one of the region’s pre-eminent wine producers
With history dating back to the late 1800’s, Wynns Coonawarra Estates is the region’s pre-eminent wine producer. Established in 1951, Wynns Coonawarra Estate is the largest single vineyard, with the best and longest established vineyard sites in Coonawarra.
The wines are regarded as benchmarks for the district, lauded for their consistent quality and depth of flavour. What is now Wynns Coonawarra Estate was founded by Scottish pioneer John Riddoch. He planted vineyards in 1891 and completed the estate’s famous three-gabled winery in 1896. Later in 1951 Melbourne wine merchants Samuel and David Wynn purchased Riddoch’s original vineyards and winery and renamed the property Wynns Coonawarra Estate.
The Wynns family recognised the intrinsic qualities of Coonawarra wines – their richness and intensity of fruit character - and set out to build an independent identity in the region. They created the famous label that has made John Riddoch’s winery one of Australia’s best known buildings and a recognised symbol of heritage and refinement, qualities Wynns prides itself on.
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The 2020 vintageWeather conditions
To set up the 2020 Coonawarra vintage, good rainfall fell during winter and spring. Early growing season rainfall from budburst to flowering was moderate, in line with long term average. Despite the good rains, the cold southerly winds at the delicate flowering and set phase were not good for fruit set. Consequently, low yields resulted. Hot weather in December was the exception in an otherwise mild year.
Tasting notes
Colour: Deep red
Nose: Notably lifted and intense aromatics. Black olive, raspberry, dried bayleaf, musky notes/red licorice, blue flower/violets; brambles or crushed raspberry leaf. Initially subdue but opens up gradually.
Palate: Medium bodied with balanced powdery tannins. The fruit will grow into the frame in a short time. Baked Plum cake and gentle spices, light pastry notes, green olive. Rhubarb, roasted cherry flavours are persistent on the palate. The fruit is concentrated but not heavy. A wine of poise and elegance. The 2020 John Riddoch Cabernet will age gracefully in line with heritage and quality.