Wynns Coonawarra Estate

Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon

9.186 ratings
9.219 pro ratings
Coonawarra, Limestone Coast, South Australia, Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy
Top Notes For
Johnno Harris

Beautiful mature wine shared with fabulous friends. Double decanted and opened up beautifully after a few hours.

Beautiful mature wine shared with fabulous friends. Double decanted and opened up beautifully after a few hours.

Jul 7th, 2023
Bob McDonald

A collection of great Australian Reds - Christmas break up of the Tennis Group on Monday. This was one of the best on the night. Still travelling well with say a 5 year future. Brilliant. Delectable: This is a Shiraz Cabernet released to commemorate 100 years of Wynns.

A collection of great Australian Reds - Christmas break up of the Tennis Group on Monday. This was one of the best on the night. Still travelling well with say a 5 year future. Brilliant. Delectable: This is a Shiraz Cabernet released to commemorate 100 years of Wynns.

Dec 5th, 2022
Peter Scudamore-Smith MW

Well if the 82 Bordeaux are proving amazing so is this Wynns 82; like it's cousins in the Medoc; very cabernet dominant; winemaker at the time John Wade, now a WA resident; had his first go at small barrique winemaking; now more cleverly used by Sue Hodder; current winemaker; this 13% wine still has the black fruit of correctly ripe cabernet; and the tannin draw and backbone which ticks my boxes; great drink from Coonawarra; wished more from that region show this way; the bar is set; 33 years later; #wynns #coonawarra #cabernet #1982

Well if the 82 Bordeaux are proving amazing so is this Wynns 82; like it's cousins in the Medoc; very cabernet dominant; winemaker at the time John Wade, now a WA resident; had his first go at small barrique winemaking; now more cleverly used by Sue Hodder; current winemaker; this 13% wine still has the black fruit of correctly ripe cabernet; and the tannin draw and backbone which ticks my boxes; great drink from Coonawarra; wished more from that region show this way; the bar is set; 33 years later; #wynns #coonawarra #cabernet #1982

3 people found it helpfulFeb 21st, 2015
Trish Barry

Such a classic wine - still years left in this lovely wine!

Such a classic wine - still years left in this lovely wine!

2 people found it helpfulAug 24th, 2014
Bob McDonald

The 61st vintage of this remarkable wine - the Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon. Sue Hodder Chief winemaker said she had recently tasted all 61 vintages. I asked how the 1950s were holding up. She said apart from cork issues not too bad but the 60s were outstanding. This 2016 was from a slightly warmer vintage than 2015 and not as leafy as normal. Oaky but lovely Cabernet fruit. Obviously with a long future.

The 61st vintage of this remarkable wine - the Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon. Sue Hodder Chief winemaker said she had recently tasted all 61 vintages. I asked how the 1950s were holding up. She said apart from cork issues not too bad but the 60s were outstanding. This 2016 was from a slightly warmer vintage than 2015 and not as leafy as normal. Oaky but lovely Cabernet fruit. Obviously with a long future.

1 person found it helpfulJul 13th, 2018
Andrew Whittle

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

9.2

A treasure!

A treasure!

1 person found it helpfulJul 3rd, 2017
Chris Chan

Ready to drink! Nice wine.

Ready to drink! Nice wine.

1 person found it helpfulMay 22nd, 2016
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.7

Deep garnet color. Nose starts off with prunes, slight chalk, and ended with a little cassis. Moderate tannins (5.5/10) with a low to mod body. Short finish. Not bad but you can definitely feel the age. Drink asap.

Deep garnet color. Nose starts off with prunes, slight chalk, and ended with a little cassis. Moderate tannins (5.5/10) with a low to mod body. Short finish. Not bad but you can definitely feel the age. Drink asap.

Nov 13th, 2015
Andrew Whittle

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

9.4

1990 vintage - travelling well - great colour - fruit & tannin still holding - impressive!

1990 vintage - travelling well - great colour - fruit & tannin still holding - impressive!

May 4th, 2015
Andrew Whittle

Co-Owner/Director Summit Estate Wines

9.4

14 years on & drinking superbly - dark chocolate and plums with beautifully intergrated oak.

14 years on & drinking superbly - dark chocolate and plums with beautifully intergrated oak.

Jan 24th, 2015