TASTING NOTES FOR Wynns Michael Shiraz Coonawarra South Australia 2018

🍷 Appearance
Deep crimson to inky purple with a dense core. Rich and concentrated, showing the intensity of a top-tier vintage.

👃 Aromas
Lifted and complex. Blueberries, black cherry and plum lead, layered with bay leaf, pepper and exotic spice.
Hints of dark chocolate, olive, cedar and subtle eucalypt add depth and classic Coonawarra character.

👅 Palate
Full-bodied yet refined, delivering a seamless flow of black and red fruits.
Black cherry, raspberry and plum are supported by spice, clove and a touch of savoury earthiness.
Bright acidity and fine structure give the wine precision and energy, with impressive balance.

🍈 Texture & Finish
Silky and beautifully integrated.
Fine-grained tannins provide structure without heaviness, leading to a long, persistent finish of dark fruit, spice and subtle oak.
Built for cellaring, with the structure to evolve over many years.

🍇 Overall Style
A flagship Coonawarra Shiraz—powerful, elegant and age-worthy.
Combines richness and concentration with finesse, showcasing cool-climate precision and layered complexity.

🍽️ Food Pairing
Perfect with premium beef, lamb, game meats or slow-cooked dishes. Also excellent with rich sauces, mushrooms and aged cheeses.

🥂 BBD Verdict
This is elite Australian Shiraz—refined, structured and built to age.
A standout for premium dozens and a serious option for collectors looking for one of Coonawarra’s finest expressions of Shiraz.

Cheers
Peter Turnbull
Better Buy The Dozen 🍷