1986 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon John Riddoch

Community Tasting Notes (18) Avg Score: 92.2 points

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  4/23/2023 - Isaac D wrote:

  Bountiful aromatics of sweet tobacco, leather, dark plums, hint of spice. Tannins still present, but in a very refined way. A stunning bottle. Beautiful long finish. Wow! Would recommended to drink now as this bottle was in a great place (a place where I love drinking wine), but it definitely could be put down for longer if you wanted. From JH Cellar. Not decanted and poured straight from bottle. 96

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  7/22/2022 - bennymac Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Cork was awful, and oxidization was evident when first decanted. Given a few hours this styled and there was some nice mint and typical coonawarra aromas present. The palate was a bit flat, but there was still enough fruit to make it interesting. Quite silky tannin and overall good mouthfeel. Was certainly passed it, but still an enjoyable experience.

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  9/23/2020 - CamWheeler wrote: 92 Points

  SLDS - September 2020 #2: Blind. Earthy, oak, graphite and tobacco with mint. Still has good grip on the palate to go along with the red fruit profile. Poised and balanced.

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  6/22/2019 - Sergiodrinks wrote: 94 Points

  Cork destroyed. Past it’s best. Simone says tastes like banana bread

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  10/18/2018 - Drinking Trees wrote:

  Totally dominated by funky tertiary flavours. Strange, unexpected notes on the nose: cream cheese, new leather, browned beef, almond essence, and a hint of horse hair. On the palate, there are big notes of blackberry and cranberry, but they're pushed into the background by huge notes of lightly-toasted oak and worn leather, complemented by notes of dried grass and barnyard. The fruit and acid are intense and slightly astringent, while the faded, still-big tannins are smooth and soft. This is drinking beautifully. With time, it feels more dry and powdery, but also reveals more flavour: hints of date, apple, caramel, and sherry.
  
  This was radically different to the 1999 and the 1991 (which was only five years younger). The difference is more than I think is attributable to age and vintage variation. I think there must have been a significant difference in production methods between the 1986 and the younger John Riddochs, but I can't find any information online about how they were made.

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