Pyrus
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed 8–20 years from the vintage release, showing excellent cellaring potential.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted leg of lamb, prime rib eye steak, mature hard cheeses
✨ Technical Specifications
Lindemans Pyrus is a cornerstone of the estate's legendary 'Coonawarra Trio'—alongside St George and Limestone Ridge—which helped define the premium red wine identity of South Australia. The wine takes its name from the historic ornamental pear trees (Pyrus) planted near the vineyards on the famous terra rossa strip, where rich red clay loam sits over a pure limestone base. First released in 1985, Pyrus is crafted as a refined, Bordeaux-style blend. It undergoes traditional fermentation followed by maturation in French oak hogsheads, resulting in a beautifully structured red with signature Coonawarra mint, cassis, and savory cedar notes, underpinned by fine-grained, chalky tannins.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1843 by English naval surgeon Dr. Henry Lindeman at his Cawarra property in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales, Lindeman's has grown into one of Australia's most enduring and globally recognized wine brands. Now under the stewardship of Treasury Wine Estates, the house has expanded its viticultural footprint across premier Australian terroirs, establishing renowned holdings in regions such as Coonawarra, South Australia. Guided by a winemaking philosophy that champions accessibility, varietal purity, and consistency, the estate gained international acclaim through its accessible Bin Series—spearheaded by the iconic Bin 65 Chardonnay—alongside prestigious, cellar-worthy expressions like the celebrated Coonawarra Trio featuring St George Cabernet Sauvignon and Limestone Ridge Shiraz Cabernet.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5-14.5%