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The Cabernet vineyards from V&A Lane have long been looked to for their depth and character as important contributors to Wynns top wines. The inspiration for the V&A Lane Cabernet Shiraz comes from the Wynns ‘claret story’ that goes back to the 1950s, where wines were made to a style rather than being about exact proportions. For this modern version, the grapes are harvested on the same day and then co-fermented.
The purpose of V&A Lane wines is to showcase a contrasting wine style from our two most beloved grape varieties. A purposely early harvest to highlight a fresh red fruit spectrum, naturally lower alcohol, wild ferments, and the use of larger oak for maturation are just some of the techniques employed to make these beautiful food friendly wines.
| Varietal | Cabernet Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Coonawarra |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 12.8% |
| Peak Drinking | Enjoy Now - 2036 |
| Winemaker | Sarah Pidgeon |
There are red apple blossoms, mulberry, raspberry and white pepper notes. A pleasant dusty spice and a hint of bay leaf gives an overall harmony and restraint to the aromas..
Co-fermentation of the two varieties creates a layered and harmonious style, with unique tannin structure. There is a weightless feel to the palate without compromise to intensity. A mix of forest berries, black tea and aniseed plays on the palate. The texture is lightly powdery and persistent, with the gentle tannins adding length. All this meshes beautifully with perfectly balanced acidity ensuring a seamless fresh note in the wine right to the end.
| 94 Points | Andrew Caillard MW |
| 93 Points | Ken Gargett, Winepilot |
| Silver | 2023 Royal Queensland Wine Show |
| Bronze | 2023 Royal Queensland Wine Show |
Andrew Caillard MW
"Medium deep crimson. Attractive blackcurrant, blackberry, elderberry, dark chocolate aromas with herb garden, hint leafy notes. Well concentrated blackberry, cassis fruits, fine cedar, touch leafy tannins and well-integrated savoury notes. Finishes grippy firm and long with bittersweet chocolaty notes. 12.8% alc Drink 2024 – 2034 94 points"
Ken Gargett, Winepilot
"Many will recall the days of the Wynns Claret, long consigned to the dustbin of history, but still able to revive memories through this wine. As Wynns says, those wines were made to a style rather than being about exact proportions. Today, the grapes are co-fermented with the intent of bringing about a red-fruit dominant style, a little more elegant than many. Job done! Vibrant yet opaque purple. We have earthy notes with a mix of mulberries, redcurrants and blackberries. There are also hints of chocolate, spices and coffee beans with finely integrated oak. Good balance and silky tannins, though there is some serious grip. Impressive length and, just on the finish, a tiny flick of a bitter coffee notes, which tie the wine together nicely. Drink over the next 8 to 10 years."
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