Wynns Coonawarra Estate Messenger Single Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon
The dry grown, 1985 planted Messenger vineyard at the southern end of Coonawarra’s terra rossa strip performs well in warmer seasons, and this is the second time it’s flown solo at Wynns. An exciting and long-lived release, this is a juxtaposition of glossy, warm succulence and high-tensile structure. Lifted violet aromatics are a prelude to a dense black fruit core of blackcurrant, liquorice, coffee beans, bitter dark chocolate and mint. It’s framed in fine, firm, beautifully drawn tannins and lively, vibrant acidity, promising great longevity. $60 at Dan Murphy’s.
By Tyson Stelzer
06 Sep 2013
Tyson Stelzer is a multi-award winning wine writer, television host and producer and international speaker. He was named The International Wine & Spirit Communicator of the Year, The Australian Wine Communicator of the Year and The International Champagne Writer of the Year. He is the author and publisher of seventeen wine books, contributor to many wine magazines, a frequent judge and chair at Australian wine shows and a presenter at wine events in 12 countries. TysonStelzer.com is your link to wine recommendations, book sales, tours and events.
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