Wendouree
Shiraz Mataro
Clare Valley, Mount Lofty Ranges, South Australia, Australia
It took a while to open up
Still drinks super young with an acidity nearly as if it is a white wine..if it wasn't for the tannin
It hasn't unfolded much complexity, but it is long and super promising for the next 15-20 years
2013 Wendouree are going to live in balance for a long time
It took a while to open up
Still drinks super young with an acidity nearly as if it is a white wine..if it wasn't for the tannin
It hasn't unfolded much complexity, but it is long and super promising for the next 15-20 years
2013 Wendouree are going to live in balance for a long time
Dark crimson in colour - impenetrable. Aromas of liquorice, blackberry mint and plum which carry through to the full bodied palate. Fluid tannins verging on silky. I’ve had many bottles of Wendouree over the years and not all of them have been awesome. When I was left off the mailing list I had been on for ages, in favour of my brother who had been years on the waiting list (I think it was a mistake) I didn’t mind but this was delicious and special - the product of very old vines from both grapes. This wine shows the rich ripeness of the 2008 vintage throughout South Australia. An exceptional dry red.
Dark crimson in colour - impenetrable. Aromas of liquorice, blackberry mint and plum which carry through to the full bodied palate. Fluid tannins verging on silky. I’ve had many bottles of Wendouree over the years and not all of them have been awesome. When I was left off the mailing list I had been on for ages, in favour of my brother who had been years on the waiting list (I think it was a mistake) I didn’t mind but this was delicious and special - the product of very old vines from both grapes. This wine shows the rich ripeness of the 2008 vintage throughout South Australia. An exceptional dry red.
Jun 7th, 2023From the disappointing wet 2011 vintage in South Australia where many producers did not produce a wine, but, typically with old vine fruit from Wendouree, this showed well. Quite ripe considering the vintage, yet medium weight palate - liquorice and spice notes with excellent intensity. Those old vines cover a multitude of sins like a cold wet vintage. 11 years is rather young for a Wendouree but given the vintage this was very polished. Has enough guts to have another 5+ years in the cellar.
From the disappointing wet 2011 vintage in South Australia where many producers did not produce a wine, but, typically with old vine fruit from Wendouree, this showed well. Quite ripe considering the vintage, yet medium weight palate - liquorice and spice notes with excellent intensity. Those old vines cover a multitude of sins like a cold wet vintage. 11 years is rather young for a Wendouree but given the vintage this was very polished. Has enough guts to have another 5+ years in the cellar.
Aug 6th, 2022It's a 10 to take a bit of attention please
Just for fun and a bit of enjoyable exchange I am starting a wine Instagram page to discuss what we like and express what we love: Wine!!
The above two were to celebrate a lovely evening home with my wife
Wendouree Shiraz Mataro2015 was a 9.3 plumpy with blueberry and red apples, white pepper and coriander seeds
Smooth, long
Hunter cabernets from Lakes Folly 2014
9.4plus you feel the oaka bit, bit it's vibrant with raspberry, red plums, tobacco, cigars box,
Long and so silky, but still refreshing
Thanks anyone that wants to join in at Vignetowine too
Cheers!! 🥂🥂
Cristiano
It's a 10 to take a bit of attention please
Just for fun and a bit of enjoyable exchange I am starting a wine Instagram page to discuss what we like and express what we love: Wine!!
The above two were to celebrate a lovely evening home with my wife
Wendouree Shiraz Mataro2015 was a 9.3 plumpy with blueberry and red apples, white pepper and coriander seeds
Smooth, long
Hunter cabernets from Lakes Folly 2014
9.4plus you feel the oaka bit, bit it's vibrant with raspberry, red plums, tobacco, cigars box,
Long and so silky, but still refreshing
Thanks anyone that wants to join in at Vignetowine too
Cheers!! 🥂🥂
Cristiano
Delicious
The mataro gives it the flesh I guess
Very minerally, nearly tingling
Long
I am about to run out of Wendouree bottles😭😭😭
Delicious
The mataro gives it the flesh I guess
Very minerally, nearly tingling
Long
I am about to run out of Wendouree bottles😭😭😭
2012 Wendouree Shiraz Mataro looking sharp, great balance, silky texture and an edge of funk! Looks like birth year FilthyGoodVino for G is in fine form! Thanks Tony & Lita!
2012 Wendouree Shiraz Mataro looking sharp, great balance, silky texture and an edge of funk! Looks like birth year FilthyGoodVino for G is in fine form! Thanks Tony & Lita!
1 person found it helpfulAug 4th, 2014
Wow. Wish I had more. Beautiful elegance, earth, some spice and elegant dark fruit.
Wow. Wish I had more. Beautiful elegance, earth, some spice and elegant dark fruit.
1 person found it helpfulJun 19th, 2014
Chateu Briand with field mushrooms, Swiss brown and porcini.
Chateu Briand with field mushrooms, Swiss brown and porcini.
1 person found it helpfulDec 4th, 2013
Not overly "Wendouree" which is a good thing IMO. Some earthy spicy notes with mineral. Medium weight. Has the guts to cellar for a while yet even at 15 years if you like the style. Tasted again on 27 February. Even better than before. Twiggy earthy notes again. Great depth of flavour. A little tar from the Mataro. Excellent wine.
Not overly "Wendouree" which is a good thing IMO. Some earthy spicy notes with mineral. Medium weight. Has the guts to cellar for a while yet even at 15 years if you like the style. Tasted again on 27 February. Even better than before. Twiggy earthy notes again. Great depth of flavour. A little tar from the Mataro. Excellent wine.
Jul 31st, 2015