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Wynns Black Label Cabernet is a true icon of Australian wine. First produced in 1954, it has a reputation for ageing gracefully and displaying excellent varietal and regional characteristics. The wine is produced from only the top quality 20 to 25 per cent of Cabernet Sauvignon fruit grown in our terra rossa vineyards.
A wine of style and stature - and a perennial favourite in auction circles - ‘Black Label’ is one of Australia’s most collectable wines and Australia’s benchmark Cabernet Sauvignon. It consistently delivers potential for medium to long-term cellaring.
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2022 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Coonawarra |
| Volume | 1.5 L |
| Closure | Cork |
| Alc/Vol | 13.4% |
| Peak Drinking | Enjoy Now - 2035 |
| Winemaker | Sarah Pidgeon |
Unfolds a wonderfully lifted perfume, as vibrant blackcurrants, tobacco, and cocoa dust lead an aroma underpinned by black plum and fresh raspberry, with a cleanly defined scent of sage adding fragrance.
A silken flow of red and black varietal berry fruits burst onto the palate, yet it remains beautifully measured, with its elegant, medium-weighted pulse ably checked by an ultra-fine framework of powdery tannin and a refreshing acidity. Its controlled structure, brightness and persistence coalesce harmoniously, reflecting an exceptional Wynns vintage destined to age gracefully, yet still possessive of the youthful balance essential for immediate consumption.
| 92 Points | Angus Hughson, Wine Pilot |
| 96 Points | Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot |
| 95 Points | Jeni Port, Wine Pilot |
| 18.5+ Points | Matthew Jukes |
| 16.5+ Points | Janice Robinson |
"Black Label is often referred to as a classic Aussie Cabernet. In part, that has to do with longevity – the 2022 release marks its 67th vintage. In part, it has to do with consistency of quality over those 67 vintages. The previous vintage in 2021 was from an outstanding year. Could the quality be followed up in ’22? It could! Black-as-night hues. Black plum, blackberry aromas dressed in dried herbs – oregano, mint, jalapeño – and chocolate. On the middle palate, this lovely combo melds and washes over the tongue. Oak tannins are marvelous, a real dichotomy, both fine and focused, but strong. A wine for the ages, unless you fancy a glass right now."
"This is the 67th vintage of this famous Australian wine first made in 1954, sourced from the best fruit of the Terra Rosa strip through Coonawarra. There have been some truly exceptional Black Labels over the years, and this is certainly right up there with the best of them. Typically, elegant and stylishly refined with bright fruits a feature. The fine tannin and oak combination support the firm thread through the core. It’s a wine with remarkable ageing potential. In fact, there are few better value cellaring wines than this icon."
"This is the 67th vintage of Black Label, and it must be noted that this is a very strong one in the history of this incredibly important wine. With gorgeous blackcurrant and blackberry fruit on the nose, this is an expressive vintage and one of the more structured and bolder of late. It possesses strident tannins and a formal stance on the palate that takes me back to my early introductions to this wine some four decades ago. But of course, this wine could never have been made back then because the know-how in the vineyard and winery had not evolved to the skills Wynns deploys today, and this means the fruit is so much purer and more defined. With stunning breeding, thrilling traction and spice and an immoveable sense of place, this is a genuinely great Black Label, and I am confident it will pop up in my 100 Best Australian Wines Report when this vintage makes it to the UK.."
Overall, the 2022 Coonawarra vintage was a high-quality year without any obvious climate change impacts. After a cold start to the season, Budburst occurred in a cool spring. Thankfully, flowering week was ideal – warm temperatures with no wind – resulting in an even berry set. The ideal flowering conditions and above average temperatures led to even red coloring with minimal variability between bunches.
Harvest dates ranged from late April into May. This is in line with long term average dates for Wynns Coonawarra Estate. Vintage 2022 exemplifies the Wynns Coonawarra Estate medium bodied age worthy style.
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