COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon
PRODUCER
Wynns Coonawarra Estate
REGION
South Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon is a historic wine from Wynns Coonawarra Estate, first released in 1954 and recognized as a benchmark for Australian Cabernet. The estate, a significant holder of Coonawarra's prime vineyard sites, was re-established in 1951. The 2022 vintage leverages the unique 'terra rossa' soil of Coonawarra, contributing to the wine's characteristic regional expression. This vintage benefited from favorable growing conditions, resulting in a wine with balanced structure and vibrancy.
ALCOHOL
13.4%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
First produced in 1954, it's an Australian wine icon.
Fact 02
Sourced from the top 20-25% of Wynns' Cabernet Sauvignon fruit.
Fact 03
The vines used are, on average, 32 years old.
Fact 04
Considered one of Australia's most collectable wines.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon is aged for 14 months in French oak, utilizing a mix of barriques, hogsheads, and larger vats, with 25% new oak. The grapes are sourced from mature vines grown on Wynns' 'terra rossa' vineyards. The 2022 vintage benefited from favorable weather conditions, leading to optimal ripening and fruit quality. The winemaking process aims to showcase the varietal character of Cabernet Sauvignon and the distinctiveness of the Coonawarra region.
