Wynns Black Label Old Vines Shiraz 2024 is a superb expression of Coonawarra’s cool-climate style — selected from the oldest Shiraz sites on the Wynns estate, including the Undoolya vineyard, a rare fragment of the original 1890s fruit colony plantings established between 1894 and 1897. Red fruit with cranberry and pomegranate aromas and hints of black pepper on the nose; bright and fresh on the palate with fine, chalky tannins, notes of magnolia and dark cherry, and the effortless ease and quiet dignity that only vine age can deliver. 16 months in new and seasoned French oak hogsheads and barriques. Enjoy now or cellar carefully to 2035+.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Vibrant garnet — the hallmark colour of a cool-climate Coonawarra Shiraz from vines dating back to 1894, reflecting the elegance and poise of old-vine fruit from one of Australia’s most celebrated red wine regions.
Aroma
Bright and expressive — red fruit leads with cranberry and pomegranate aromas of genuine freshness and lift, with hints of black pepper adding the cool-climate spice character that defines Coonawarra Shiraz at its finest.
Palate
Elegant and age-worthy — the vine age in this wine, the oldest dating back to 1894, brings an effortless ease and a quiet dignity. Bright and fresh with fine, chalky tannins bringing structure and subtle poise; notes of magnolia and dark cherry add complexity, creating a wine of genuine depth and outstanding ageing ability. A beautiful expression of cool-climate Shiraz in an excellent year.
Pairs With
Wynns Old Vine Shiraz 2024 is a natural partner for elegant, flavoursome food — roast lamb, duck, beef fillet, chicken biryani, mushroom dishes, and aged hard cheeses. The red fruit, savoury flavours, and fine chalky tannins complement the complexity and spiciness of classic dishes beautifully. Serve at 16–18°C.
Reviews
Ray Jordan | Wine Pilot | May 2026 — 95 Points
“A super season in Coonawarra has produced an outstanding example of this style. This is generous and intense, but delivers with that real Coonawarra elegance and poise that captures so much of the region and, in this case, a very good season. Supremely balanced and poised, with potential to cellar in the medium term. But this is such great drinking now.”
Steve Leszczynski | Q Wine Reviews | May 2026 — 95 Points
“A Coonawarra classic that nails the brief. Spot the Wynns Coonawarra Black Label out and about, and you can be assured to be in safe hands.”
Awards & Accolades
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95 Points — Ray Jordan
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95 Points — Cyndell Petty
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95 Points — Tony Love
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95 Points — Steve Leszczynski
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94 Points — Campbell Mattinson
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94 Points — Mike Bennie
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94 Points — Ken Gargett
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93 Points — Shanteh Wale
Who Should Drink This?
Wynns Black Label Old Vine Shiraz 2024 is for lovers of cool-climate Australian Shiraz who want the elegance, poise, and genuine ageing potential of old-vine Coonawarra fruit at an accessible price point. It’s a natural choice for anyone who appreciates the history and heritage of Australia’s most celebrated red wine region — and a benchmark expression for those exploring the upper tier of Coonawarra Shiraz.
Why Is Wynns Old Vine Shiraz Special?
The Undoolya vineyard is a rare fragment of the original 1890s fruit colony plantings — vines established between 1894 and 1897 that represent some of the oldest Shiraz in Coonawarra. Vine age brings an effortless ease and quiet dignity to the wine that younger vines simply cannot replicate — a concentration of flavour, a natural balance, and a depth of character that defines the Old Vine Shiraz style. Combined with the cool-climate elegance of Coonawarra and an outstanding 2024 vintage, the result is a wine of genuine distinction.
Is It Worth Cellaring?
Absolutely. Wynns Old Vine Shiraz 2024 is built for the cellar — fine, chalky tannins, bright acidity, and the natural concentration of old-vine fruit give this wine the structure and depth to develop beautifully over 8+ years. Peak drinking is now to 2035+, but the best is likely still ahead. Drink a bottle now to appreciate the freshness and vibrancy of the 2024 vintage, and cellar the rest with confidence.
What’s Similar?
Fans of Wynns Black Label Old Vine Shiraz may also enjoy Wynns Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon 2022 for the benchmark Coonawarra Cabernet expression from the same estate, or Wynns Black Label Cabernet Shiraz 2024 for a classic Coonawarra red blend of exceptional quality and regional character.
