Tasting Notes - Wynns Coonawarra Cab Sav 1996

My second look at this much hyped vintage over the past 2 years. Very much a mature wine that has clearly peaked but is holding reasonably well. Colour is good - medium blood red with no obvious fade. Nose shows very good balance with red berries giving a strong lift. Softer to taste as the fruit is starting to slide with the berry fruits fading to leave more leafy character. Structure si still quite firm with medium strength, lingering and drying tannins. If you have any of this vintage left drink up over the next 12 months. By a means of comparison not looking as good as the 1998 was last year.