For Cabernets we are famed
Two legendary grapes reframed
This famous father and son
Prove two Cabs are better than one
Cabernet Franc is a lighter, more fragrant version of its better-known child, Cabernet Sauvignon. In this family blend, the perfume and soft tannins of Cab Franc are given a boost of depth and lusciousness by our legendary Coonawarra Cab Sav. A summer red that’s more than cosy enough for winter.
Varietal | Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauv |
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Vintage | 2021 |
Country | Australia |
Region | Coonawarra |
Volume | 750 mL |
Closure | Screw Cap |
Alc/Vol | 12.9% |
Peak Drinking | Now - 2031 |
Winemaker | Sue Hodder |
91 Points | James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion 2023 |
Silver | 2022 Limestone Coast Wine Show |
This family blend showcases the best of both styles, with the perfume and soft tannins of Cabernet Franc given a boost of depth and lusciousness from the Cabernet Sauvignon.
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.
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.