Wynns Childs Cabernet Sauvignon 2022
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- $80
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Each year, Wynns bottles a standout parcel from a single vineyard. In 2022, the Childs Vineyard on V&A Lane made its mark – and this wine shows exactly why. It’s a classy, composed Cabernet of elegance and definition. From the outset, it makes an impact: lashings of fine cedar, mint and blackberry pastille leap from the glass, wrapped in a sweet layer of vanilla bean paste. With air, the wine broadens: graphite, tilled earth and warm gravel lend savoury depth, while a distinct mulberry note lifts the fruit profile. Ripe plum and edges of eucalyptus emerge with warmth, completing an aromatic profile that’s both complex and beguiling – savoury and fruit-driven in equal measure. The palate is awash with vibrant mulberry, plum and blackberry fruit, framed by vanilla and cedar, with graphite, mocha and earthy undertones in support. Structure is a highlight—tannins are stacked, grainy and vertical, yet finely integrated, drawing the wine to a long, elegant finish. A wine of quiet power and enduring grace.
Tom Kline is a wine writer, reviewer, presenter, and educator based in Victoria, Australia. He is the Australian correspondent for the internationally respected publications Jasper Morris Inside Burgundy and Jane Anson Inside Bordeaux, where he highlights the top tier of Australian wine for a global audience. Tom also writes for leading outlets including Decanter (UK), Wine Spectator (US), and Halliday Magazine, among others. An experienced wine show judge and WSET educator, he has authored several consumer-focused wine courses aimed at making wine more accessible and engaging. In 2023, Tom was awarded Best Published Feature Article or Wine Column at the prestigious Wine Communicator Awards, presented by Wine Communicators of Australia.
