RYMILL COONAWARRA
When Peter Rymill established the Rymill Coonawarra vineyards in 1974, with his wife Judy, he was igniting a passion for wine which ran through his families veins since his great-great grandfather, John Riddoch, founded Coonawarra in 1890.
While Judy managed the family farm, Peter tended to the vineyards whilst he completed a degree in Wine Science and a diploma in Wine Marketing. Peter set himself the goal not to build a winery until he felt he had established a brand and proven his skill as a winemaker by winning a gold medal at a wine show. He won a trophy at the Australian Small Winemakers Wine Show in 1987 and so construction began on the Rymill Coonawarra winery shortly after.
Here, the vision so characteristic of his great-grandfather, John Riddoch, is evident. And now, his son John brings a new generation to carry the family tradition and continue the pursuit of excellence.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
Building on the Rymill family’s history of pioneering within the Coonawarra region, our modern winemaking team has taken up the challenge to handcraft the very best expression of what the unique terra rossa soil and cool climate of Coonawarra can deliver.
The Rymill Coonawarra philosophy is to make wines of finesse, power and balance from only our own estate grown fruit. We are proudly 100% family, 100% Coonawarra and 100% estate grown.
Our philosophy extends beyond the wine as we know truly great flavour embodies the care taken in the vineyards to produce healthy vines and protect the environment around them. With this in mind we are committed to sustainable practices that meet the needs of the present without compromising the future, so the next generations of the Rymill family can continue to create the best of Coonawarra.
2013 Classic Cabernet Sauvignon
TASTING NOTES
Cabernet Sauvignon is Coonawarra’s pre-eminent grape variety. Parcels of premium fruit are selected, fermented and then aged in French oak barriques to produce this full-bodied and richly flavoured wine.
Aroma: The bouquet displays dark chocolate and black cherries with hints of cassis, cedar box and mint.
Palate: At the front of the palate lively dark fruits burst in the mouth along with chocolate and liquorice. The smoothness of the palate relies on intense flavours combined with fine tannins and balanced acidity, ending in a lingering finish.
Food Matching: Beef Bourguignon or an Indian goat curry.
Cellaring: This wine is offering great vibrancy and freshness now, but will also develop beautifully with age.
