V&A Lane Cabernet Shiraz 2015
Wynns Coonawarra Estate
V&A Lane Cabernet Shiraz 2015
Wynns Coonawarra Estate
V&A Lane Cabernet Shiraz 2015
Overview
Overview
The Cabernet Sauvignon vineyards from V&A Lane have been important contributors to Wynns’ top wines for many years. However this area is also gaining a reputation for a great Shiraz and a marriage of the two varieties is a part of Wynns history, going back to its earliest blends.
| Varietal | Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz |
|---|---|
| Vintage | 2015 |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Coonawarra |
| Volume | 750 mL |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Alc/Vol | 13.6% |
| Peak Drinking | Now - 2031 |
| Winemaker | Sarah Pidgeon |
Awards and Accolades
Awards and Accolades
| 95 points | James Halliday |
| 94 points | Peter Chapman |
| 93 points | Campbell Mattinson |
Campbell Mattinson
The stunning co-fermentation of the Cabernet and Shiraz creates a rich and textured wine. Dark brambly fruits are layered with aniseed and peppery spice, while velvety tannins create depth, defined by crisp acidity and beautiful lines for a full and long palate.
Food Pairing
Food Pairing
Beef
Lamb
Duck
Veg
Pizza
Taste Description
Taste Description
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Viticulture Vintage & Winemaking
Coonawarra, South Australia
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
A warm spring with even flowering and set, giving good yields. A mild summer, and long ripening period delivered full fruit flavours and balanced acidity. An outstanding Coonawarra vintage.
Sarah Pidgeon - Winemaker
In 1998 Sarah was appointed winemaker at the renowned Wynns Coonawarra Estate winery. Here she feels privileged to continue the tradition of excellence and innovation, working with fruit from some of Australia’s top vineyards on the internationally famed terra rossa soil.
A love of well cellared, mature wines has been cultivated through her custodianship of the precious Wynns Museum Release wines. An intense knowledge of the terroir of Coonawarra vineyards, and great skill with coaxing the best from old vine Cabernets are among her constant rewards.
Questioning and challenging are important to ensuring a healthy future for Wynns and to this end Sarah has contributed to many important trials including development of a rigorous oak selection programme, and other technical trials for the winery.
A graduate of the prestigious Len Evans Wine Tutorial, her recent judging experience spans a decade at both regional and national shows.