Wendouree

A. P. Birks

Wendouree Cabernet Malbec 2009

Brief notes. Family dinner at my brothers house - sister and her hubby visiting from England. This selection from Mike’s Wall of Wendouree “. This was more black fruit plummy opulence than usual for Wendouree. Rich and intense which is par for the course with this producer. Consumed a little young at only 14 years of age. This is the Cabernet Malbec not the Shiraz Mataro. — a month ago

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Severn Goodwin

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We got finally some Malbec... I'm excited!
Bob McDonald

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Good on you Severn. Very long lived.

A. P. Birks

Wendouree Clare Valley Shiraz Malbec 2002

Always delectable. Th Gidley. # — 6 months ago

Wendouree

Clare Valley Cabernet Malbec 2002

Incredibly dense and dark in colour for its age - impenetrable - no tawny rim. Barb thought too medicinal and menthol. There is a note of menthol/eucalypt on the nose which is not unusual. I’ve always thought that Wendouree is a very masculine wine and this Cabinet Malbec reinforces that thought. Full bodied - such a solid core - not as nuanced as I was hoping for. Would easily go another 7 to 10 years I would think. Fine, sandy persistent tannins. — 8 months ago

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Paul T- Huntington Beach

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You have the upper hand on these,
$200.00 plus over here
Jeroen Koenen

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😍
Hardly can wait to dive into my (small) stash, but am still sitting on my hands to let them age and pass the age of 20-25 years…
Till then…: I savour your TNs! 😀
Bob McDonald

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In hindsight Jeroen I have opened this 2002 Cabernet Malbec too early at 21 years of age. This was at least a 30 year wine so as you say patience is required.

Wendouree

Shiraz 2013

Gave this a good several hours breathing before dinner, and it’s just starting to unfurl. Still young, but showing why it’s such a revered wine. Plenty of layers beginning to reveal themselves, berries, purple fruit and florals amongst them. Medium bodied and surprisingly soft on the palate, with tannins playing a secondary supporting role. Delicious drinking right now and will be amazing to revisit in years to come. — 3 months ago

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Wendouree

A.P. Birks Clare Valley Malbec 2011

I’ve been a long time buyer of Wendouree but have not had many of their 100% Malbec. They are only offered to club members occasionally. Often used to blend with Cabernet or Shiraz. Exhibiting plum flesh and plum skins and that often present menthol note (eucalyptus) which is detectable in many of the Wendouree Cuvées. Medium plus palate weight with medium plus intensity verging on profound intensity. Their Malbec vines date back to the 1920s. Will have the next one in a couple of years. — 5 months ago

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Wendouree

Shiraz Malbec 1998

Wow, really intriguing. I have never tried a Shiraz Malbec before. The shiraz element was evident with spice and rich chocolate but the surprise was the Malbec filling the middle pallet with bright acidity and astringency. So layered with typical Wendouree fine tannins. Fabulous. — 10 months ago

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Trediberri

Barolo Nebbiolo 2015

Bit of a change of gear following the Wendouree shiraz. Probably still a bit too young, but pretty and with firm texture. Red fruits and florals. I’d give it a few years and a lot more time to breathe. — 3 months ago

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Wendouree

Shiraz Mataro 2008

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9.2

Almost tonight it was an amarone — 3 months ago

Coates

The Mourvedre 2016

Delectable - this is the Mourvèdre - not in your Database. Requested an expert review. Notes of plum and black to blue fruits - spicy, umami - finishing with a touch of tar. Easy to drink. I have always thought that McLaren Vale does Mourvèdre well. Also some old vineyards in the Clare Valley as with Wendouree (Mataro). Although one must acknowledge the Old Garden from Hewitson in the Barossa, planted in 1853 and reputedly the oldest Mourvèdre vines in the world. — 7 months ago

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Yalumba

The Signature Barossa Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz 2006

Lunch with friends on Saturday. Excellent as always. See previous notes. Yalumba’s premium red from a good vintage. A classic Cabernet Shiraz from the Barossa. Preferred by most over the 2002 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec. — 2 years ago

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