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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 Wine Review

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Wynns Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Coonawarra, South Australia,, Australia

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $47.95

Drink: 2012-2016

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Wynns Coonawarra Estate

Agent: Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 94/100

Luscious and rich with cassis, fleshy blackberry and blackcurrant. Absolutely classic with a long finish. Tremendous quality for the price.

Cabernet Sauvignon food pairings: meaty chili, game meats featuring a side of scalloped potatoes with asiago and sage.

This Wynns Coonawarra Estate Coonawarra Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2008 was reviewed on December 8, 2012 by Natalie MacLean

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Reviews and Ratings

Neil Phillips rated this wine as 91/100 with the following review:

Deep dark red, with a dark purple rim.

Leather predominant on the nose, dark cherry, cassis, slight stew, pepper is there but muted under the fruit, hint of herb and anise too - and mineral.

Fruit goes on all the way, with a mineral back-bone. Eucalyptus. Tannins strong but not overly aggressive, lend to a long finish. Medium-plus (balanced) alcohol.
Brad reviewed this wine as follows:

this wine is dark garnet red in colour, aromas of blk currant, licorice & mint. The flavour is bold and the fill sthe palate, plenty of fruit to satisfy the most discerning cab lover, this is a great wine
Dean Smith reviewed this wine as follows:

Received as a Christmas gift from Brad
The wine seems to have been around forever, and so it has: this is the 53rd vintage. It is barrel-aged in French oak, 31% new, and comes from the top 25% of the available cabernet resources of Wynns. It is rich and luscious, with blackcurrant and dark chocolate aromas and flavours, the palate lengthened and strengthened by ripe yet fine tannins. Score: 94 Source: James Halliday, winecompanion.com.au

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