Classically medium weight, it seamlessly transitions from a layered, silky flow of fresh, darker old vine Shiraz character into a finish of persistent, ultra-fine tannin marked by a plush extension of fruit and a delightful, stony mineral finish. A lightly cured note of pastrami aids the progression, providing a savoury complexity reflective of the fine, mild growing season!

Shiraz (formerly known as “Hermitage”) is an important part of Coonawarra’s history. The acknowledged reputation of Coonawarra for age worthy wines has largely centred on Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Shiraz blends. However, the very early history (in the 1890s) focused on other varieties – particularly Shiraz. Today Wynns is privileged to grow Shiraz on many prime locations within Coonawarra. These vineyards have stories to tell and a history of quality. We select the Old Vines Shiraz from the oldest of them including the Undoolya vineyard, a rare fragment of the original 1890s fruit colony planting, which was planted in between 1894 and 1987. A classic mediumbodied Shiraz palate, fine and silky, Wynns ‘Old Vines’ Shiraz is a superb example of Coonawarra’s cool climate style.