Wynns V&A Lane Shiraz 2021

Winemaking and Drinking

Wynns V&A Lane Shiraz: A Cool Climate Charmer with Soul

In the heart of Coonawarra, where a narrow ribbon of rust red terra rossa soil cuts clean through ancient limestone, lies V&A Lane. This perfectly straight road, first surveyed in the 19th century, once marked the boundary between two electorates. Today, it’s the spine of a prized wine district and the name behind one of Wynns’ most distinctive coolclimate Shiraz releases.

Origins & Vineyards

The V&A Lane Shiraz is sourced from mature, early ripening vines that stand proudly along this historic stretch. These parcels are among the first to be harvested each year, a deliberate choice to capture freshness, elegance, and bright, red fruited charm. The combination of Coonawarra’s cool evenings, long ripening season, and famously nutrient rich soils creates fruit that is both vivid and complex without tipping into heaviness.

Tasting 

Lift the glass and you’re greeted by floral perfumes violet, magnolia, and hints of fresh pastry—woven through bright cranberry and cherry. On the palate, red and blue fruits are joined by subtle spice, cracked pepper, and a savoury thread from the whole bunch inclusion. The texture is fine, the alcohol modest, and the finish lingers with whispers of cinnamon and cocoa. In warmer years, expect a little roasted strawberry richness; in cooler seasons, a leaner, more perfumed edge.

Awards & Accolades

Multiple vintages of V&A Lane Shiraz have been showered with high praise regularly earning scores in the mid 90s from respected critics and taking home silver and gold at major Australian wine shows. Judges often remark on its purity of fruit, graceful structure, and ability to evolve beautifully in the cellar.

This is not your typical powerhouse Shiraz. Instead, it’s a wine of finesse and freshness, built for those who value layered complexity over sheer weight. V&A Lane Shiraz bridges heritage and innovation, offering a glimpse of Coonawarra’s terroir through a lens of elegance. Every sip is a reminder that sometimes, the most compelling stories in wine are told quietly and last the longest.