Wynns (wine) explained

Winery Name:Wynns Coonawarra Estate
Location Place:Coonawarra
Location State:South Australia
Location Country:Australia
Wine Region:Coonawarra wine region
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Year Founded:1951
First Vintage:1952
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Parent Company:Treasury Wine Estates
Cases Per Year:100,000
Signature Wine:John Riddoch Cabernet Sauvignon
Varietal1:Cabernet Sauvignon
Varietal2:Shiraz
Varietal3:Chardonnay
Varietal4:Riesling
Homepage:http://www.wynns.com.au
Tasting:7 days 10 – 5pm (closed Christmas Day and Good Friday)

Wynns Coonawarra Estate is an Australian winery located in Coonawarra, South Australia within the Coonawarra wine region.[1]

History

The estate was founded in 1891 by John Riddoch, utilizing red soil and planted vines.

In 1951, the vineyard was bought by David and Samuel Wynn, who renamed it from Chateau Comaum.

It is now the region's largest vineyard owned by Treasury Wine Estates.

Notes and References

  1. Book: James Halliday. Wine Companion. HarperCollins. 2004. 586.