Description
In the Wendouree 2005 Museum Release 6 pack you will receive the following
1 x 2005 Shiraz
2 x 2005 Shiraz Malbec
2 x 2005 Shiraz Mataro
1 x 2005 Cabernet Malbec
About each wine ….
2005 Wendouree Shiraz
A straight Shiraz from 1919 Eastern vineyard plantings and 1893 Central vineyard bush vines.
Some interesting commentary by Andrew Caillard MW The spectacularly individual Wendouree Shiraz has remained true to its origins since Alfred Percy Birks planted the vineyard in 1893. The vines. still producing fruit. are derived from the original James Busby Collection via the Adelaide Botanical Gardens. Wendouree possesses an important cultural and historical identity. The winery is listed as an indicative place on the register of the National Estate. Roly Birks. who put up his winemaking boots after 60 vintages. continued winemaking at Wendouree until 1983. Lita and Tony Brady. now veteran winemakers of nearly forty vintages. purchased the venerable property in 1974. The integrity and heritage of Wendouree are remarkably preserved. This is very much a 19th century working winery. The wines are strongly recognisable with an emphasis on fruit power. concentration and weight. The tannin structures are tightly knit and incredibly muscular.
95 points Jeremy Oliver “..a deep. dark and brooding bouquet whose deep blackberry and dark plum aromas overlie dusty vanilla oak and suggestions of mint. menthol and cloves. Richly textured and sumptuously flavoured. it ™s concentrated and brooding. revealing layers of black and red berry fruit. dark plums and firm. loose knit tannin culminating in a long. persistent and licorice like finish. Drink 2017 2025 ”
95 points James Halliday “..medium bodied. supple and smooth. remarkably so for Wendouree. has great length and elegance. revealing ever more of its future with each sip. Drink by 2025 ”
2005 Shiraz Malbec
A blend of Shiraz (60%) and Malbec (40%) from 1893 Central. and 1920 Eastern. vineyard plantings.
Commentary by Andrew Caillard MW Vigneron Tony Brady believes his old vines. first planted in 1893. get to seed maturity at lower Baumé levels . Wendouree Shiraz Malbec. with plenty of blackberry/plum/mulberry and menthollike fruit. fine. rusty. almost unyielding tannins. is a strong. firm maturation style wine with plenty of lasting power. The wine is vinified in open stainless steel lined fermenters. and matured for 12 months in 20% new and seasoned French oak. This is a house style that is true to its origins and heritage. It reflects the reality of place. the wine has been made from the same vineyards for so long the characteristics don ™t really change beyond the effect of vintage.
2005 Shiraz Mataro
A blend of Shiraz (82%) and Mataro (18%) from 1893 Central. and 1920 Eastern. vineyard plantings.
Andrew Calliard MW says Wendouree Shiraz Mataro with its deep colour. blackberry licorice fruit and iron fisted tannins belongs to a stable of wines which intensely articulate vineyard character. regional provenance. the personalities of winemakers present and traditional winemaking practice. The fruit is generally bigger berried and medium bodied compared to other blocks. However the particularity of house style remains a constant because of the high skin to juice ratio and the exceptionally high seed content in the fruit (especially Shiraz). Vinification takes place in open stainless steel lined open slate fermenters. with regular plunging. The wine is matured in fine grained 20% new and used Seguin Moreau oak for 12 months.
94 points James Halliday “…Slightly lighter colour than the Shiraz. but similar brilliant hue. the mataro/mourvedre tannins are evident. but not trenchantly so. nonetheless. needs 5 10 years to fully unfurl its sails. Drink by 2023 ”
2005 Cabernet Malbec
A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (50%) and Malbec (50%) from 1898 and 1975 Central. and 1920 Eastern. vineyard plantings.
Andrew Calliard writes In many respects the Cabernet Malbec is an old fashioned wine. yet it articulates vineyard character and maintains an unbroken continuity of style rarely found on the contemporary wine scene. The Malbec component. which derives from four blocks planted between 1898 and 1960. provides complexity and interest. Vinification takes place in open stainless steel lined slate fermenters with regular hand plunging. After draining the skins are hand shovelled into a traditional basket press. Maturation takes place in a combination of around 20% new and seasoned French oak. This is a profoundly individual wine with intense bright fruit. underlying maturation notes and firm but pronounced vice like tannin structures.
96 points James Halliday … “with cassis and blackcurrant aromas bursting out of the glass. has the greatest depth. richness and dimension to the blackcurrant and anise fruit. the tannins and oak also having their say. Drink by 2030 Published on 01 Jul 2008 “
