2008 Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon
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53rd vintage, it says on the label – which must be almost a record in Australia. This is an established classic that has long been underpriced. I wonder why it is released so late in its life. Is it just too tart in youth? Dark, blackish crimson. Appetising spice and balsam on the nose. Really concentrated yet well balanced without harsh edges. Lovely slap bang fruit. Could you want anything more from Coonawarra? Great price. Scented. There is even some of our old friend cassis here. No hurry to drink it. (JR)
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Jancis Robinson MW
Jancis Robinson MW
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100% Cabernet Sauvignon from a dry vintage which needed careful irrigation but favoured excellent flavour development. The wine is produced from only the top 20 – 25% of Cabernet fruit available from Wynns, Coonawarra Estate and the vines have an average age of 33 years and are planted on the famous terra rossa. The grapes were harvested from late-March to mid-April. Matured for 16 months in a combination of new and older French oak barriques and hogsheads. Winemaker Sue Hodder. TA 6.7 g/l, pH 3.48, RS 0.7 g/l. Ridiculously cheap really – though it always has been. '53rd vintage'. Fills in all the corners on the palate. Salty and fruity and with no rough edges. Far too cheap for one of Australia's icons! And one with a track record of ageing. VGV (JR)