Medium ruby , quite wide ruby / garnet rim , but very little bricking . Very young looking . Quite deep on the nose with dusty spiced cassis and dark fruits and coffee , slightly toasty , leather. On the palate quite dark fruits , cassis , spiced plum , roasted peppers , with those coffee notes. Quite sweet on the mid palate with ripe but still noticeable tannin, good balanced and acidity and balanced alcohol . Pretty decent length with a leather , coffee tinged finish . Still drinking very well , and will do over the next 5-8 years . — 8 months ago
I think it’s a great day drinker — 3 years ago
I really like this and would buy again. — 3 months ago
2019
Total wine $48
Berry spice and alcoholic smell
Dry. Dark berry. Some light vanilla/sandalwood. Long tannic finish
Almost would overpower a casual steak — 10 months ago
Structured. Beautiful big cab. Superb! Loved it. Great with salmon — 5 months ago
One of the best Apothis wines yet, its medium bodied and full flavor, absolutely exquisite. — 7 months ago
Trevlig! Fyllig och smakrik — 2 years ago
Feels very rich and blueberry end flavor — 4 years ago
Bob McDonald
One of Australia’s best Cabernets. Sue Hodder who is Wynns’ chief winemaker told me that only the best 2% of their wide resources of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes goes into John Riddoch. I guess it explains the continuing high quality of Black Label (the next Cabernet down in the Wynns range and an unbelievable bargain). Sue was the chief winemaker in 2008 when she made this wine and remains the chief winemaker at Wynns. See previous Delectable note as things haven’t changed much. Coonawarra Mint, cassis and blackcurrant. A full bodied palate with fine persistent tannins. — 3 months ago