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| Community Tasting Notes (average 96 pts. and median of 96 pts. in 2 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by chatters on 5/18/2022: CellarDoor TWE Tasting (Langham Hotel, Kent Street, Sydney): Medium minus intensity aromas of polished oak, slightly muted and moderately anonymous black fruits, cream, a little spice. Again, the palate is better than the nose but, for me, it’s not quite in balance. Hmm (2895 views) | | | Tasted by BAJRiley on 11/18/2021 & rated 96 points: Taste with Langton's Wynn's Masterclass (virtual event): Appearance: deep purple. Nose: intense and complex. Blackcurrant, chocolate, baking spices, earth, tobacco, violets and some wood smoke. Nicely perfumed. Palate: medium to full bodied, rich fruit, ripe tannins, plenty of acidity, concentrated and a lingering dry finish. Needs 10-15 years in my opinion. Best wine in the flight. (2716 views) |
| By Alistair Cooper MW
JancisRobinson.com (1/24/2023)
(Wynns, John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Tom Parker MW
JancisRobinson.com (9/2/2021)
(Wynns, John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By James Suckling
JamesSuckling.com (8/23/2021)
(Wynns Cabernet Sauvignon Coonawarra John Riddoch, Australia) Subscribe to see review text. | By Georgina Hindle
Decanter, The September releases: International wines on the Place de Bordeaux 2021 (7/20/2021)
(Wynns Coonawarra Estate, John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By James Halliday
Halliday Wine Companion (2/1/2021)
(Wynns Coonawarra Estate John Riddoch Limited Release Cabernet Sauvignon) Subscribe to see review text. | By David Sly
Decanter, John Riddoch vertical (10/16/2020)
(Wynns Coonawarra Estate, John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon, Coonawarra, South Australia, Australia, Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Josh Raynolds
Vinous, South Australia, Victoria and a Bit Beyond (Sep 2022)
(Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon John Riddoch Limited Release Red) Subscribe to see review text. | By Angus Hughson
Vinous, The Power and the Passion: Wynns John Riddoch 1982-2019 (Sep 2022)
(Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon John Riddoch Red) Subscribe to see review text. |
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| Wynns Coonawarra Estate Producer website
The winemakers at Wynns
1951-53 Ian Hickinbotham
1954-58 Norm Walker
1961-68 Jock Redman
1971-77 Ken Ward
1978-85 John Wade
1986-97 Peter Douglas
1989-95 Peter Bissell
1993-present Sue Hodder
1998-present Sarah Pidgeon 2018 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon John RiddochIn 2018, three prime terra rossa soil vineyards were selected for the John Riddoch. The average age of these vines was 29 years.
Wine Analysis
Alcohol 14%
pH / Acidity / Residual Sugar 3.61pH/6.4/dry (0.4g/L)
Maturation
Oak 15 months in French barriques and hogsheads. 35% new, remainder 2-3-year-old barrels.
Tasting Note
Colour
Deep crimson/red with an intense dark core.
Nose
A fresh and inviting aroma of red and black cherries. Dried mint and fresh violets add florals.
Palate
This is a wine of great freshness balance and power that will certainly reward good cellaring. A seamless line of perfectly ripe fruit is supported by a fine tannin framework.
Perfect Pairing
Braised Pork Scotch with lemon zest, garlic, and sage. Served with Polenta.
Why?
John Riddoch is a medium-bodied Cabernet with bright fruit and, as such, does not show dark or charry flavours. Therefore, I suggest a low-char yet rich and delicious pairing such as this pork dish
VITICULTURE
Vintage Conditions
Winter and Spring rainfall was excellent at 20% above long-term averages. Soil moisture was replenished, and the limestone aquifers recharged. Winter was cold, delivering good vine dormancy. Summer was warm, and therefore advanced veraison (colour change) by two weeks to the end of January. A strong coastal upwelling in the waters of the Limestone Coast cooled March temperatures and extended the ripening period. Therefore, Wynns Cabernet was harvested in line with long term harvest dates, predominantly from the last week of March through the first two weeks of April. Vintage 2018 was a very warm summer followed by a cool autumn for ripeningCabernet SauvignonCabernet Sauvignon is probably the most famous red wine grape variety on Earth. It is rivaled in this regard only by its Bordeaux stablemate Merlot, and its opposite number in Burgundy, Pinot Noir. From its origins in Bordeaux, Cabernet has successfully spread to almost every winegrowing country in the world. It is now the key grape variety in many first-rate New World wine regions, most notably Napa Valley, Coonawarra and Maipo Valley. Wherever they come from, Cabernet Sauvignon wines always seem to demonstrate a handful of common character traits: deep color, good tannin structure, moderate acidity and aromas of blackcurrant, tomato leaf, dark spices and cedarwood.
Used as frequently in blends as in varietal wines, Cabernet Sauvignon has a large number of common blending partners. Apart from the obvious Merlot and Cabernet Franc, the most prevalent of these are Malbec, Petit Verdot and Carmenere (the ingredients of a classic Bordeaux Blend), Shiraz (in Australia's favorite blend) and in Spain and South America, a Cabernet – Tempranillo blend is now commonplace. Even the bold Tannat-based wines of Madiran are now generally softened with Cabernet SauvignonAustralia Wine Australia (Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation) | Australian Wines (Wikipedia)South Australia South Australian Wine Industry Association | South Australian Wines (Wikipedia)Limestone Coast Limestone CoastCoonawarra Coonawarra |
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