Hi guys. Last time I have done some information about types of grapes from Australia.  A few days ago, I poped open a bottle of wine at the vintage release of 2004, from Wynn Coonawarra Estate.

Types of grape: Cabernet Sauvignon
Manufacturer: Wynn Connawarra Estate
Grade:Vintage Release
Vintage:2004
*For those who are new to wine, vintage means the year of which the grape was harvested.

Brief history about Wynn Coonawarra Estate.
The heritage begins at 1890s. It is based in Connawarra, South Australia. Their productions are classified as the New World. It was found by John Riddoch later bought by the Wynn's family, David and Samuel. Wynn gained their reputation in the release of a classic vintage Michael Shiraz in 1955.

After-taste of this wine, as the characteristic of Cabernet Sauvignon, sweet and medium to full body. It doesn't have a sense of strong, raspy and raw as Shiraz yet not even as full body as it. Yet, it is a mild entry for beginner in red wine. I bought this years ago, so I forgot the price of it. However, it can be found in most Australian Wine Retail, I guess it should be around 50-70 AUD depends on the vintage.

As I mentioned earlier, drinking red wine is a passion yet demands quite a lot of understanding. This time, I gonna go through the process before taking the first zip.

After opening a bottle.....

The wine needs to breath like human. We should allow time for it to react with the air, under going certain chemical reaction with the oxygen forming............ we can leave those behind for our chemistry teacher in high school. 

In general, most wines will improve with as little as 15-20 minutes of air time. However, if the wine is young with high tannin levels, it needs more time. 

For example, the vintage release 2004 from Wynn Coonawarra Estate, Cabenet Sauvignon, I put it under air for over an hour and a half. It allows proper aeration and flavor softening to take place. 

When you are dealing with a classic or older vintage.....

For example this beauty, the best blend from Australia.. Penfolds Grange ( We will review that on the next post) 

When we are dealing with a more mature and delicate vintage, (8+)... we will be needed a decanter, it usually shaped like a cheap flower vase or a stomach made of glass. 

the lovely glass-made stomach.....

We will pour those liquid ruby (red wine) into the decanter, this action allow a greater surface area for our babe to breath. 

Wine Glass will also do the trick..but less effective. 

Next post we will be going through the current legends in Australia Wine Industry, Penfolds Grange, Hill of Grace and so on.. stay tune~