A. P. Birks

Wendouree Shiraz Mataro

9.430 ratings
9.315 pro ratings
South Australia, Australia
Shiraz, Mataro
Beef, Venison, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Lamb, Pasta, Potato, Mushrooms, Salami & Prosciutto, Chili & Hot Spicy, Tomato-Based, Pork, Pungent Cheese, Hard Cheese, Onion, Shallot, Garlic
Top Notes For
Brent Clayton

So youthful

So youthful

Apr 28th, 2021
Ceccherini Cristiano

Unfortunately this happens with Wendouree sometimes
Any flavour is completely covered up by a painting smell
It doesnโ€™t change my opinion on this producer though
The 99% of the bottles are between the top OZ wines

Unfortunately this happens with Wendouree sometimes
Any flavour is completely covered up by a painting smell
It doesnโ€™t change my opinion on this producer though
The 99% of the bottles are between the top OZ wines

Jul 1st, 2018
Ceccherini Cristiano

Outstanding!!
Powerful, but elegant
Fruit, spices and a lot more going on on the nose.
Kaleidoscopic taste
Super persistent
Long life ahead
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Outstanding!!
Powerful, but elegant
Fruit, spices and a lot more going on on the nose.
Kaleidoscopic taste
Super persistent
Long life ahead
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May 16th, 2018
Ceccherini Cristiano

Ruby with clear purple edge,
Youth coming out from every corner, brilliant freshness balancing the texture of the tannicity (!?!?) still very complex and pleasant
A monument to what Australia can do . 96 is a great vintage in South Australia and this sample reinforces the concept.
Why don't we all drink these wines at once?? The world might change....give me more๐Ÿ˜ต๐Ÿคฃ

Ruby with clear purple edge,
Youth coming out from every corner, brilliant freshness balancing the texture of the tannicity (!?!?) still very complex and pleasant
A monument to what Australia can do . 96 is a great vintage in South Australia and this sample reinforces the concept.
Why don't we all drink these wines at once?? The world might change....give me more๐Ÿ˜ต๐Ÿคฃ

Jul 12th, 2017
Ceccherini Cristiano

Open and finished in no time๐Ÿ‘
I love the way the mataro adds on blueberry and extra layers of minerality to the Shiraz.
Obviously young but always delicious ๐Ÿ˜‹

Open and finished in no time๐Ÿ‘
I love the way the mataro adds on blueberry and extra layers of minerality to the Shiraz.
Obviously young but always delicious ๐Ÿ˜‹

1 person found it helpfulJun 8th, 2017
Ceccherini Cristiano

Probably the most approachable wine from this producer when young, very focused, blueberry, minerally and explosive mouthful. Long and long life

Probably the most approachable wine from this producer when young, very focused, blueberry, minerally and explosive mouthful. Long and long life

1 person found it helpfulMar 22nd, 2017
Brash Higgins

Big whiff of eucalyptus, great w beef rib, just so Australian, one of a kind, can still taste it two hours later. Great stuff.

Big whiff of eucalyptus, great w beef rib, just so Australian, one of a kind, can still taste it two hours later. Great stuff.

1 person found it helpfulApr 9th, 2015
Ceccherini Cristiano

Definitely good, but not even close to its peak. It took me a day in the decanter to have it at its best. Shiraz mataro is lighter than Shiraz Malbec, not better not worse just different result, but I love both.๐Ÿ‘

Definitely good, but not even close to its peak. It took me a day in the decanter to have it at its best. Shiraz mataro is lighter than Shiraz Malbec, not better not worse just different result, but I love both.๐Ÿ‘

Mar 5th, 2017
Ceccherini Cristiano

Just a hint of orange on the edge, otherwise garnet.
On the nose licorice, dark green something, balsamic. Clay, little coffee, red flowers. Slightly smoky.
Perfect mouth with aromas matching the nose and fantastic texture. Balance at the best. Tannin still present. I wish we could drink like this every nightโœŒ๏ธ

Just a hint of orange on the edge, otherwise garnet.
On the nose licorice, dark green something, balsamic. Clay, little coffee, red flowers. Slightly smoky.
Perfect mouth with aromas matching the nose and fantastic texture. Balance at the best. Tannin still present. I wish we could drink like this every nightโœŒ๏ธ

Aug 29th, 2016
Ceccherini Cristiano

I love this producer and his wines. He makes the most French style wines in the whole Australia, even though you can talk about balsamic eucaliptus and chocolate, but that is not it. The texture, the tannin and the elegant persistence in your mouth puts the winemaking of Wendouree between the very few that I can buy and drink at any time

I love this producer and his wines. He makes the most French style wines in the whole Australia, even though you can talk about balsamic eucaliptus and chocolate, but that is not it. The texture, the tannin and the elegant persistence in your mouth puts the winemaking of Wendouree between the very few that I can buy and drink at any time

Oct 1st, 2015