1997 Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon
Wynns
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Average Critic Score: 89.67/100 based on 3 critic reviews
John Riddoch is the flagship of Wynns Coonawarra Estate, a Cabernet Sauvignon made only in strong vintages from the best parcels on the famous terra rossa strip. The 1997 Wynns John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon is a powerful, oak-framed expression of the region's cassis and mint signature, built in the full-throttle style of the era and now carrying the earthy, cigar-box notes of real bottle age. James Halliday (Halliday Wine Companion) rated it 94 points, with Angus Hughson (Vinous) at 90 points and Wine Spectator at 85 points.
Deep purple-red; sweet cassis fruit and powerful but integrated oak on the bouquet lead into a power-packed palate, rich and deep, with tannins providing a sledgehammer finish. History shows that the tannins will in fact soften. - James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion (94 pts)
A mature Coonawarra Cabernet best enjoyed now rather than cellared further.
Critic Reviews
94 Points - James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion
“Deep purple-red; sweet cassis fruit and powerful but integrated oak on the bouquet lead into a power-packed palate, rich and deep, with tannins providing a sledgehammer finish. History shows that the tannins will in fact soften.”
90 Points - Angus Hughson, Vinous
“This 1997 Cabernet Sauvignon John Riddoch is showing its age but still offers plenty of interest. Overall, it's an elegant package with sweet cassis, fruit pastille, leafy pine aromas with old cigars in the background. It retains good purity of slightly simple fruit flavours which are starting to fade. Herbal elements are rising, and coming to the fore, as is a backbone of sinewy tannins suggesting an early drinking window.”
85 Points - Wine Spectator
“Dark, dense and supple, soft enough to be almost watery, with odd mint and vegetal overtones to the ripe Cabernet fruit. Drink now through 2007. 8,532 cases made.”
Wine Details & Information
Vintage: 1997
Varietal / Style:Cabernet Sauvignon
Producer:Wynns
Country:Australia
Region: Coonawarra
Bottle size (ml): 750ml