Wynns is blessed with a collection of premium Coonawarra vineyards in the heart of the terra rossa soil. Inspired by a heritage of innovation and a passion for Cabernet, Wynns Cabernet Rose has been crafted at our Gables winery in Coonawarra. Fresh and vibrant, this Rose can be enjoyed year-round
Varietal | Cabernet Rose |
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Vintage | 2020 |
Country | Australia |
Region | Coonawarra |
Volume | 750 mL |
Closure | Screw Cap |
Alc/Vol | 13.2% |
Peak Drinking | Now - 2022 |
Winemaker | Sue Hodder |
93 Points | Jane Faulkner |
Coonawarra, on South Australia’s Limestone Coast, is a flat, isolated region almost mid-point between Adelaide and Melbourne. The area enjoys a cool maritime climate - similar to that of Bordeaux - and is renowned for its unique terra rossa soil. Rich, rust coloured soils… crimson sunburnt faces… magenta sunsets: this is red wine country! While Coonawarra is famous for its rich, minty Cabernet, the area also produces Shiraz and Merlot and surprisingly good Chardonnay and Riesling.
Vintage Conditions
Despite adequate and timely rainfall in the Coonawarra growing season, good solid moisture was no match for the cold southerly winds at the delicate flowering and set phase. Consequently, low yields resulted. Hot weather in December was the exception in an otherwise mild year.
Sue Hodder is one of Australia’s best-known winemakers and this year celebrates her 27th vintage with Wynns – making wine from wonderful, expressive fruit grown in the heart of the terra rossa. Sue commenced her career as a viticulturist and believes her early viticultural training – assessing vines, analysing mature fruit and tasting the finished wine – gave her an invaluable insight into the importance of the vineyard in quality winemaking.
Sue brings valuable experience with vintages in other noted wine regions around the world and has judged extensively in Regional, National and International wine shows. She is the recipient of many accolades including GT Wines ‘Winemaker of the Year’ in 2010 (with viticulturist Allen Jenkins); and most recently ‘Winemaker of the Year’ (with Sarah Pidgeon) at the 2016 ASVO awards.