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"Each vintage Wynns select a premium parcel from a single vineyard to bottle separately. In 2021 the Messenger vineyard, in the southern section of the Terra Rossa strip, showed to distinction. The wine is an excellent follow on from the 2005, 2010 and 2015 from this lovely vineyard, which often shows its signature perfume and silkiness to best advantage in a warmer year. Planted in 1975, Messenger Cabernet Sauvignon is a dry grown vineyard on own roots, on deeper soils."
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Coonawarra |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 13.6% |
| Peak Drinking | Now - 2035 |
| Winemaker | Sarah Pidgeon |
Lovely intensity, with fragrant lavender and sage notes leading into cranberry and red currant, then violets and a hint of soy.
| 97 Points | Huon Hooke, The Real Review |
| 97 Points | Ray Jordan, Wine Pilot |
| 97 Points | Tyson Stelzer |
| 96 Points | Ken Gargett |
| 96 Points | Shanteh Wale |
| 96 Points | Jeni Port, Wine Pilot |
| 95 Points | David Sly |
| 94+ Points | Andrew Caillard |
| 94 Points | Angus Hughson, Wine Pilot |
| Gold | 2024 Royal Adelaide Wine Show |
"As soon as you put your nose close to this wonderful single vineyard Cabernet you know you are in the heady zone of Coonawarra. The vineyard is located in the southern end of the Terra Rosa strip and displays a silky smooth and highly perfumed character. Bright red and black fruits on the nose with a subtle cedary oak influence. Fine chalky tannins and super fine-grained oak work their magic to bring the wine to life. Brilliant and alive through its long finish. Outstanding."
"Very deep, dark, brooding purple-red colour with a similarly brooding bouquet of blackberry, licorice, soy sauce, coffee grounds and creme de cassis, without any of the greener herbal elements of cabernet. The palate is intense and concentrated and backs up with taut, firm tannins which are nevertheless well measured and balanced. A very concentrated, plush, almost essency cabernet with a terrifically long carry, which will reward long-term cellaring."
"15 months in new and seasoned French oak hogsheads (16% new). A basket of collected blackberries and thistle. Fresh prune plums and bilberry. Allspice, clove and black peppercorn. Turned earth, granite and coal. Morello mushroom and undergrowth. There is juniper and wisps of lavender. Pinpoint acidity and laser focus to this cabernet. It drives seamlessly across the palate and pulls at the heartstrings. A stunning drink now and in 15 to 20 years."
In 2021, the Coonawarra vintage was as close to optimal as we can recall in the last 30 years. The preceding winter and spring were below average in rainfall. A warmer spring led to a great, fast flowering and set. Some “green harvest” was required to achieve balanced yields for quality. There were moderate temperatures throughout the season, with no extreme heat or cold. The 2021 wines have a notable colour
iridescence that follows to fruit vibrancy and depth of flavour.
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