Grape Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
Maturation
Matured for 16 months in a mixture of 25% new and 75% older French oak barriques, hogsheads and vats.

Colour
A densely coloured wine with a vivid purple hue.

Nose
A diverse array of blackberry, dark cherry and black olive, further complexed by notes of liquorice, violets and tobacco. Classy oak contributes cigarbox nuances.

Palate
The rich dark palate is filled with blackberry and black olive. Classic supple, powdery tannins and balanced acidity, frame the dense core of fruit creating a beautifully balanced wine. Refined French oak supports the pristine fruit ensuring the wine finishes with poise, balance and seamless length.

Vineyard Region Coonawarra
Vintage Conditions
2012 is an excellent vintage and this Wynns ‘Black Label’ Cabernet will once again provide a benchmark for this wonderful Coonawarra season.
Wine Analysis
Harvest Date Feb – March 2012
pH 3.6
Acidity 6.3g/L
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 0.4
Peak Duration Depending on personal taste, this wine will reward careful cellaring for 5-15 years

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