Wynn's John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

The 2016 John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon is a powerful and elegant showcase of classic Coonawarra Cabernet, crafted from the very best fruit the estate has to offer. 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.

In 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.

The palate is rich yet finely tuned. Dark fruit flavours, blackberry, blackcurrant and plum are framed by vibrant acidity and vigorous yet polished tannins that give the wine impressive structure and drive. Integrated oak lends spice and subtle cedary notes without overwhelming the fruit. The finish is long, savoury and gently lingering, revealing why this wine sits comfortably among Australia’s benchmark Cabernets.