

96 POINT RATED HUON HOOKE & 95 POINT RATED JAMES HALLIDAY AT AUSTRALIA'S BEST PRICE
Vintage: | 2014 |
Source/Region: | Coonawarra, South Australia |
Grape Variety: | Shiraz |
Cellaring: | Drink now or cellar up to 10 years |
Bottle Top: | Stelvin |
Alcohol Content: | 13.60 |
Standard Drinks: | 8.00 |
Rating: | 96 |
Co-fermentation of the two varieties creates a rich and textured style, with unique tannin structure. Targeting a long skin soak takes the naturally rich fruit into savoury and complex territory. Dark brambly fruits are layered with smoky black tea fragrances and black spices. Velvety tannin creates depth and is defined by crisp acidity and beautiful line, leaving the palate full and long with a smoky gravelly finish. Mulberry fruit with gentle nutty and black spice overtones.
The Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards from V&A Lane have been important contributors to Wynns’ top wines for many years. However this area is also gaining a reputation for a great Shiraz and a marriage of the two varieties is a part of Wynns history, going back to its earliest blends.
A very warm and dry spring led to early flowering, veraison and harvest. The warm November temperatures were ideal for good berry set necessitating extensive green harvest (thinning) for quality. The grape ripening months of February and March were influenced by a cold “upwelling” off the coast but overall, a warmer- than-average Coonawarra vintage.
96 Point Rated - Huon Hooke
"Deep red/purple colour. Sweet, ripe blackberry and cassis-like aromas, translating onto a lush fruit-sweet palate, with ample fine-grained tannins and very attractive balance. I like the elegance and fine textured mouthfeel of this shiraz. And the fruit-driven styling. Delicious!"
95 Point Rated - James Halliday
"V&A Lane bisects the Coonawarra red soil halfway between its ends, it was also the border between the Victoria and Albert local government electorates, and Wynns has vineyards on either side of the lane. Bright crimson; this perfectly formed and weighted medium-bodied shiraz has striking purity, appropriately with half red and half dark fruit flavours. Tannins and oak have been deliberately controlled at a low level."
94 Point Rated Jeremy Oliver
93 Point Rated - Bob Campbell
"Spicy, savoury shiraz with raspberry, blueberry, black and white pepper plus a seasoning of spicy oak. A supple fruity wine in a reasonably accessible style. Appealing wine."
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Decanter World Wine Awards 2017
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