2004 Wynns Coonawarra Estate Michael Limited Release Shiraz

Powerful, intense and firm black fruits with balanced oak; will be very long-lived. 95 Points/Drink by 2024

Michael Shiraz is Wynns Coonawarra Estate's best-of-vintage Shiraz. The fruit used for this wine comes from the best vineyard sites in Coonawarra and is only made in years when the best quality fruit is available. The first Michael (then called Michael Hermitage) was a one-off from the 1955 vintage made after proprietor David Wynn noticed the outstanding quality of the wine from two particular barrels and ordered them to be bottled separately. This wine - named after Wynn's young son - is a legend of the Australian wine industry with good bottles still offering a great wine experience. This best-of-vintage concept was revived with the superb 1990 vintage and Michael Shiraz has been produced each year when the grapes are of extraordinarily high quality. (Wynns)

Winemaker Comments | Sue Hodder
A rich but tightly structured palate with fine balanced tannins, the 2004 Michael Shiraz is an elegant wine, with sweet berry fruit, black pepper and mint flavours. The multi-layered palate shows the characteristic silky tannins and lingering spice notes.