{"title":"Coonawarra","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"patrick-of-coonawarra-home-block-cabernet-sauvignon-2013","title":"Patrick of Coonawarra Home Block Cabernet Sauvignon 2013","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"10338\" data-end=\"10494\"\u003eThe 2013 \u003cstrong data-start=\"10347\" data-end=\"10418\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003ePatrick of Coonawarra\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Home Block Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classical, site-driven Coonawarra Cabernet with clarity and restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10496\" data-end=\"10670\"\u003eAromas of \u003cstrong data-start=\"10506\" data-end=\"10548\"\u003eblackcurrant, mint, cedar and graphite\u003c\/strong\u003e lead into a structured palate with fine tannins and fresh acidity. Oak is well judged, supporting rather than dominating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"10672\" data-end=\"10758\"\u003eApproaching peak, this wine offers balance, typicity and excellent food compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TWE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47729995284632,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/7871\/1960\/files\/PatrickofCoonawarraHomeBlockCabernetSauvignon2013.jpg?v=1768190781"},{"product_id":"wynns-black-label-cabernet-sauvignon-1998","title":"Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 1998","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"677\"\u003eThe 1998 \u003cstrong data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"335\"\u003eWynns Coonawarra Estate Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compelling testament to both the longevity and regional identity of Coonawarra Cabernet. Black Label, Australia’s first commercially labelled Cabernet, first made in 1954, earns its place in cellars by combining classic varietal purity with a medium-to-mature complexity that only time can bring. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"679\" data-end=\"1142\"\u003eIn the glass, this bottle displays a deep garnet hue with hints of brick at the rim — a hallmark of graceful evolution rather than decline. The bouquet is beautifully developed: an enticing interplay of \u003cstrong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eblackberry and cassis fruit\u003c\/strong\u003e, earthy forest floor, cedar, tobacco and touches of savory mint or herbal lift. Secondary notes of dark chocolate and subtle spice add depth without overpowering the core Cabernet character. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1144\" data-end=\"1492\"\u003eOn the palate, the wine remains remarkably balanced and expressive. Rich dark fruit persists, now tempered by age-softened tannins and integrated oak that provide structure and finesse. There’s a lovely suppleness and length, with savoury nuances and a quietly persistent finish that invite thoughtful sipping. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1494\" data-end=\"1763\"\u003eAt more than two decades old, the 1998 Black Label is drinking beautifully now. 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This blend of Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon showcases the best of Coonawarra’s famed \u003cstrong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"649\"\u003eterra rossa soils\u003c\/strong\u003e with the Cabernet providing structure and grip, the Shiraz adding plush mid-palate richness.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"1167\"\u003eNow more than three decades on, the wine remains \u003cstrong data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"849\"\u003eremarkably vibrant\u003c\/strong\u003e, its deep garnet core edged with mature brick tones that hint at graceful evolution. On the nose, cedar-tinged \u003cstrong data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"990\"\u003eblackcurrant and mulberry\u003c\/strong\u003e sit alongside layers of earth, tobacco leaf, \u003cstrong data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003eleather and spice\u003c\/strong\u003e, with whispers of cigar and old chocolate rounding the aromatic profile.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1603\"\u003eThe palate still carries a core of bright fruit framed by balanced acidity and well-integrated tannins, showing that thoughtful blending and terroir pedigree can sustain vitality long into maturity. Notes of gravel, mint and savoury herb weave through a finish that is long, textured and utterly compelling; a testament to both the vintage and Wynns’ commitment to classic red wine craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TWE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47729998233752,"sku":null,"price":395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/7871\/1960\/files\/WynnsCentenaryLimitedReelaseShirazCabernet1991.jpg?v=1768890367"},{"product_id":"wynns-john-riddoch-cabernet-sauvignon-1992","title":"Wynn's John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon 1992","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eThe 1992 \u003cstrong data-start=\"298\" data-end=\"357\"\u003eWynns Coonawarra Estate John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/strong\u003e is a fascinating glimpse into the early decades of this benchmark Australian Cabernet built on deep \u003cstrong data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"481\"\u003eTerra Rossa soils\u003c\/strong\u003e in Coonawarra, the variety’s spiritual home in South Australia. Known for being made only in outstanding vintages, this bottle has had more than three decades to evolve, revealing nuances that younger versions can only hint at. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003eIn the glass, the colour leans toward a matured garnet with brick-hued edges, a hallmark of graceful bottle age rather than decline. The bouquet is layered and evocative: cassis and sour cherry mingle with mint-eucalypt lift, cigar box, leather saddle and savoury earthy tones, all woven together with skilful oak integration. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1420\"\u003eThe palate still carries persistent black-fruit character of dark plums supported by firm structure and balanced acidity. 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Established as Wynns Coonawarra Estate’s flagship wine, this bottling is revered for its refined expression of the region’s renowned terra rossa soils and maritime-influenced climate, and the 2016 vintage is no exception. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"698\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eIn the glass, this wine offers a dense garnet core that transitions to a ruby-tinged rim, hinting at both concentration and ageing potential. The bouquet is strikingly pure, with lifted aromas of blackcurrant, plum and elderberry woven together with cedar, tobacco leaf and subtle herbal notes. On breathing, nuances of espresso roast, roasted chestnut and an earthy, almost graphite-like edge emerge, adding further complexity. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eThe palate is rich yet finely tuned. 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