Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz is a premium wine crafted from the finest grapes of the Coonawarra region in South Australia. This full-bodied and complex wine boasts a deep purple color and intense aromas of black fruits, black pepper, and vanilla. On the palate, it delivers a punch of flavors of black cherry, plum, and spice, supported by velvety tannins and a long finish.

The grapes used to produce this wine are handpicked and sorted to ensure only the best make it into the bottle. The wine is aged in French and American oak barrels for up to 18 months, giving it a well-rounded and balanced flavor profile.

The Wynns Coonawarra Estate Shiraz is a perfect example of the exquisite wines produced in the Coonawarra region and is a must-try for any wine connoisseur.

Tasting Notes

Elegant and silky, with generous mulberry and blackberry notes. Delicate oak is used to match and support the fine palate structure, without dominating its distinctive cool climate character. The finish is drawn out with hints of cedar, nutmeg and fragrant bay leaf. This is a beautifully balanced wine ready to enjoy now or cellar in the medium term.

About the Winery

Wynns Coonawarra history dates back to 1861 when John Riddoch, who is Wynns Coonawarra estate figurehead, moved to the region. The 800 hectares of his land were divided and named Coonawarra fruit colony in 1890. Four-hectare allotments were then offered to colonists, and in 1891, planting started. Within the first year, 10,000 fruit trees and 95,000 vines were planted. This led to the establishment of a winery called chateau company.

After his death, the winery became a wool shed, and sheep were reared until Samuel wynn and his son David purchased it in 1951 without any profit expectations. In 1953, winery operations were taken over by David. From the 1955 vintage came Michael shiraz, which was called hermitage at the time. The shiraz had an outstanding quality and was recognised for it. It was bottled as Michael separately. It was named after David’s son. The concept and the name were reviewed in 1990.

As Australians developed a liking for red table wine, wynns marketed the estate wines based on the place of origin and variety. Over the following decades, the holdings in Coonawarra increased, and it became the largest grower in the area, with 550 hectares covered by vines. This is the time when John Riddoch wine was produced.

Over the years, wynns Coonawarra has been making great strides, and today, the vineyards are consolidated in terra rosa vineyard sites around gables winery. The company still does investigations and research to ensure the best viticultural and winemaking practices are used.

The company has received accolades and recognition throughout its years of operations. Allen Jenkins, a viticulturist who had been with the company for a long time, retired after making great contributions and leaving a great legacy. Ben Harris took over.

Every year, luxury wines are released, and they form part of wynns day collection, where the signature style and history of the wynns label are shown. The wines are recognised for their flavour and consistency.

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