Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Wynns
Label Name:
 
John Riddoch Cab Sauv
Vintage:
 
2016
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Coonawarra
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.7%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
5
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Andrew Caillard 100 pts; James Halliday 98; Decanter (David Sly) 99; Robert Parker 96; Jancis Robinson 17+

Tasting Note
Concentrated blackcurrant and cassis with dark plum, cedar, mocha and dried herb notes; plush mid‑palate, fine‑grained yet powerful tannins, lively acidity and a long graphite‑tinged finish.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, char siu, Korean BBQ beef, Sichuan beef or hoisin‑glazed pork.

Production Method
Estate fruit from terra‑rossa sites; small‑batch selection, matured ~16 months in French oak (≈31% new), bottled under screwcap; produced only in top vintages.

Vineyard Info
Wynns Coonawarra Estate, established on John Riddoch’s 19th‑century holdings; John Riddoch label first made in 1982 and reserved as the winery’s flagship Cabernet.