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Wynns Coonawarra Estate Michael Shiraz 2018
Coonawarra, South Australia, AustraliaThe first Michael was a one off from the 1955 vintage (back then, it was labelled the Michael Hermitage) made after proprietor David Wynn noticed the outstanding quality of two particular barrels of wine. He ordered them bottled separately and named the wine after his young son. It would be another 35 years before the label was revived in the 1990 vintage under Peter Douglas. It continues from top vineyards in top years under Senior Winemaker Sue Hodder and her team. In 2018, the vintage was about 20% smaller than usual, but the fruit harvested was described as superb, meeting the prerequisite for Michael releases. Post ferment, 14% of shiraz spent 16 months in new (28%) and seasoned (83%) French oak hogsheads and barriques. The colour is opaque purple, and the nose has an enticing swell of blueberries and classic bay leaf. The palate is surprisingly linear and tight for shiraz, but fear not, with time, it opens, and its silky tannins take over, supporting a rich mix of red cherries, cloves, and chopped olives. You can age this wine effortlessly into the mid-2030s.Tasted: 04 October 2024Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $190.00 | 750ml | Marquis Wine Cellars |
Grape: Shiraz/SyrahCSPC: 463331UPC: 12354051690
