Wendouree

Clare Valley Cabernet Malbec

9.15 ratings
9.14 pro ratings
Clare Valley, Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia, Australia
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Salami & Prosciutto, Hard Cheese
Top Notes For
Bob McDonald

A strong menthol/eucalypt note on nose and palate. Amazingly youthful, virile and energetic for a 21 year old wine. Full bodied on the palate showing that minty eucalyptus and blackberry. Tannins still strong, persistent and a little granular. I’ve said this before with Wendouree that these wines show more regional characters than varietal specifics. Many of Wendouree’s Cuvées have this strong menthol/eucalypt character regardless of the varietal or blend. In summary very Australian and many more years ahead.

A strong menthol/eucalypt note on nose and palate. Amazingly youthful, virile and energetic for a 21 year old wine. Full bodied on the palate showing that minty eucalyptus and blackberry. Tannins still strong, persistent and a little granular. I’ve said this before with Wendouree that these wines show more regional characters than varietal specifics. Many of Wendouree’s Cuvées have this strong menthol/eucalypt character regardless of the varietal or blend. In summary very Australian and many more years ahead.

Apr 13th, 2022
Bob McDonald

Powerful aromas and flavours with grainy savoury tannins. These Wendouree Reds are built to last and I am starting to realise that they are best after 15 years. Certainly another 10 years in this one. Very Australian with Eucalypt/Menthol and earthy minerality - more savoury than fruit driven - not surprising at 17 years of age.

Powerful aromas and flavours with grainy savoury tannins. These Wendouree Reds are built to last and I am starting to realise that they are best after 15 years. Certainly another 10 years in this one. Very Australian with Eucalypt/Menthol and earthy minerality - more savoury than fruit driven - not surprising at 17 years of age.

Jun 30th, 2018
Bob McDonald

Dark maroon with tawny rim. Developed porty nose - notes of Cocoa. Sweet AND Savoury palate. Rustic. You need to be a Wendouree fan to love this.

Dark maroon with tawny rim. Developed porty nose - notes of Cocoa. Sweet AND Savoury palate. Rustic. You need to be a Wendouree fan to love this.

Nov 30th, 2015
Sunil Gupta

Fresh as a daisy

Fresh as a daisy

Sep 2nd, 2014
Col McBryde

Winemaker Some Young Punks Wines

9.1

Col had this 10 years ago

Col had this 10 years ago

Sep 3rd, 2014