Growing Cabernet Sauvignon at Wynns Coonawarra Estate - the influence of vintage, clones and site.

Wynns Coonawarra Estate are custodians of important vineyards in the heart of the Terra Rossa strip. We are focussed on optimising wine quality in response to seasonal climatic challenges whilst protecting and enhancing our most valuable resources of soil, ground water, vines, and people. Seasonal conditions, clones, and site, all impact on wine quality and wine style, understanding these factors is critical. No two vineyards are the same, as no two vintages are the same. Imposing planned vineyard diversity is key in adapting to seasonal variability. Clonal material, rootstocks, and canopy management are all very useful in achieving diversity in Cabernet Sauvignon. A very detailed knowledge of individual vineyards, and the ability to react to the season via practices such as winter pruning methodology, shoot thinning, shoot trimming, shoot positioning, leaf removal, fruit thinning, soil and irrigation management are all important.