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94
/ 100
James Halliday
Red
Classification
Cabernet Sauvignon
Variety
1998
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
South Australia, Coonawarra
Region
13.5%
Alcohol %
15 Plus Years
Cellaring
Scores
94 / 100"Medium to full red-purple; sweet and ripe cassis/blackberry/raspberry fruit aromas are followed by a full-bodied, fruit-driven style, with oak and tannins playing a nicely-judged support role; smooth and supple; every bit as good as the vintage reputation would suggest."
- James Halliday
Tasting Notes
Wynn’s Coonawarra Estate ‘Black Label’ Cabernet Sauvignon (first vintage 1954) has evolved markedly over the decades with the advent of three phase power, refrigeration, mechanical pruning and harvesting and winemaker experience. The wine is described as a “full bodied style based on darker fruits”. The fruit is sourced from Wynn’s extensive holdings of Cabernet vineyards located on the highly desirable terra rossa over limestone soils. This is a classic Coonawarra Cabernet which develops into a rich, chocolaty wine with age.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity