First made in 1982, the John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon was conceived as a flagship wine for Wynns. John Riddoch himself was a true visionary. Amongst his many achievements are the building of the Wynns Gabled winery and the establishment of Coonawarra Fruit Colony.

John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon is made in small quantities from the best available fruit grown on the estate's extensive Cabernet Sauvignon plantings in the heart of the terra rossa soil. It has become a definitive Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon, made only in years when grapes of extraordinarily high quality are available, using less than one percent of the top-quality Cabernet Sauvignon grapes.

Appearance: Deep red.

Nose: Notably lifted and intense aromatics. Black olive, raspberry, dried bay leaf, musky notes/red licorice, blue flower/violets; brambles or crushed raspberry leaf. Initially subdue but opens up gradually.

Taste: Medium bodied with balanced powdery tannins. The fruit will grow into the frame in a short time. Baked Plum cake and gentle spices, light pastry notes, green olive. Rhubarb, roasted cherry flavours are persistent on the palate. The fruit is concentrated but not heavy. A wine of poise and elegance. This John Riddoch Cabernet will age gracefully in line with heritage and quality.

Food Pairings: Lamb Tagine with Artichoke Hearts.

Awards & Ratings:
97 Points - Huon Hooke, The Real Review
96 Points - Campbell Mattinson, Wine Companion
95 Points - Andrew Caillard MW, Wine Pilot
95 Points - Ned Goodwin MW, James Suckling
94 Points - Lisa Perrotti-Brown, The Wine Independent

ABV: 13.5%

About the Producer: Wynns is one of Australia's most iconic & respected wineries, producing world-class wines from the famous terra rossa soils of the Coonawarra region in South Australia Wynns Coonawarra Estate is not only one of the world's finest terroirs, but also presents one of the world's pre-eminent winemaking and viticultural team. Together, Wynns Senior Winemaker Sue Hodder, Viticulturist Allen Jenkins, and Winemaker Sarah Pidgeon patiently develop and culture an annual collection of wines universally acclaimed for their consistent quality and depth of flavour.