First made in 1982, the Wynns Coonawarra Estate John Riddoch was conceived as a flagship wine to be made in small quantities from the best fruit available from the estate's extensive Coonawarra Cabernet plantings. It has since become the definitive Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon - and is arguably richer and more concentrated than any other wine in the region. It is made only in years when grapes of extraordinarily high quality are available. Indeed, just one per cent of the top Cabernet grapes are used to make it.
Tasting notes: Colour: Deep garnet hues. Nose: Nutty, chocolate aromas gain complexity from hints of fenugreek and blackberry.
Palate: Beautifully integrated fruit and oak give a textured and complex, concentrated palate. The finish is creamy and
warm with lingering smoke and coffee flavours. Tight and
finely structured, this is an elegant wine with enough powerful fruit and tannins to ensure good aging potential.