# Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon (2022)

- **Producer:** Wynns Coonawarra Estate
- **Colour:** red
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Cabernet Sauvignon
- **Region:** South Australia, Australia
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.4%
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 16–18 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** red cherry, mint, black cherry, black plum, vanilla, chocolate, cedar, cloves, leather, tobacco, earth

## About this wine

The Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon is a historic wine from Wynns Coonawarra Estate, first released in 1954 and recognized as a benchmark for Australian Cabernet. The estate, a significant holder of Coonawarra's prime vineyard sites, was re-established in 1951. The 2022 vintage leverages the unique 'terra rossa' soil of Coonawarra, contributing to the wine's characteristic regional expression. This vintage benefited from favorable growing conditions, resulting in a wine with balanced structure and vibrancy.

## Interesting facts

- First produced in 1954, it's an Australian wine icon.
- Sourced from the top 20-25% of Wynns' Cabernet Sauvignon fruit.
- The vines used are, on average, 32 years old.
- Considered one of Australia's most collectable wines.

## Food pairing

The wine's firm tannins and refreshing acidity are well-suited to complement the richness of red meats and game, cutting through fat and cleansing the palate. Flavors of dark fruit and subtle oak notes can echo or contrast with savory elements in dishes.

## Wine making process

The Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon is aged for 14 months in French oak, utilizing a mix of barriques, hogsheads, and larger vats, with 25% new oak. The grapes are sourced from mature vines grown on Wynns' 'terra rossa' vineyards. The 2022 vintage benefited from favorable weather conditions, leading to optimal ripening and fruit quality. The winemaking process aims to showcase the varietal character of Cabernet Sauvignon and the distinctiveness of the Coonawarra region.