2015 Wendouree Shiraz Mataro
97 points - James Halliday, Wine Companion
An 80/20% blend from 1893 plantings (Central Vineyard), 1919 (Eastern), and 1920 (Eastern) bushvines. Purely in terms of weight, and not flavour, this has a lighter body than the Shiraz or Cabernet Malbec. The youngest vines were 95yo at the time of vintage, and all the vines producing all or any grapes incorporated in Wendouree's wines are in prime condition for such ancient vines. There's a silky patina on entry into the mouth, then there is a relentless build-up of purple and black fruits, and the rippling muscle of tannins. Great wine from a great vintage.
Top Vintages of Wendouree Shiraz Mataro:
2002 - 95 Points - The Wine Front
2004 - 95 Points - Jeremy Oliver
2005 - 95 Points - Jeremy Oliver
2006- 94 Points - Wine Companion
2009 - 94+ Points - The Wine Front
2010 - 93+ Points - The Wine Front
2012 - 96 Points- The Wine Front
2013 - 96 Points - Wine Companion
2014 - 97 Points - Wine Companion
2015 -97 Points - Wine Companion
2016- 96 Points - Wine Companion
2017 - 95+ Points - The Wine Front
97 points - James Halliday, Wine Companion
An 80/20% blend from 1893 plantings (Central Vineyard), 1919 (Eastern), and 1920 (Eastern) bushvines. Purely in terms of weight, and not flavour, this has a lighter body than the Shiraz or Cabernet Malbec. The youngest vines were 95yo at the time of vintage, and all the vines producing all or any grapes incorporated in Wendouree's wines are in prime condition for such ancient vines. There's a silky patina on entry into the mouth, then there is a relentless build-up of purple and black fruits, and the rippling muscle of tannins. Great wine from a great vintage.
Top Vintages of Wendouree Shiraz Mataro:
2002 - 95 Points - The Wine Front
2004 - 95 Points - Jeremy Oliver
2005 - 95 Points - Jeremy Oliver
2006- 94 Points - Wine Companion
2009 - 94+ Points - The Wine Front
2010 - 93+ Points - The Wine Front
2012 - 96 Points- The Wine Front
2013 - 96 Points - Wine Companion
2014 - 97 Points - Wine Companion
2015 -97 Points - Wine Companion
2016- 96 Points - Wine Companion
2017 - 95+ Points - The Wine Front
97 points - James Halliday, Wine Companion
An 80/20% blend from 1893 plantings (Central Vineyard), 1919 (Eastern), and 1920 (Eastern) bushvines. Purely in terms of weight, and not flavour, this has a lighter body than the Shiraz or Cabernet Malbec. The youngest vines were 95yo at the time of vintage, and all the vines producing all or any grapes incorporated in Wendouree's wines are in prime condition for such ancient vines. There's a silky patina on entry into the mouth, then there is a relentless build-up of purple and black fruits, and the rippling muscle of tannins. Great wine from a great vintage.
Top Vintages of Wendouree Shiraz Mataro:
2002 - 95 Points - The Wine Front
2004 - 95 Points - Jeremy Oliver
2005 - 95 Points - Jeremy Oliver
2006- 94 Points - Wine Companion
2009 - 94+ Points - The Wine Front
2010 - 93+ Points - The Wine Front
2012 - 96 Points- The Wine Front
2013 - 96 Points - Wine Companion
2014 - 97 Points - Wine Companion
2015 -97 Points - Wine Companion
2016- 96 Points - Wine Companion
2017 - 95+ Points - The Wine Front
DETAILS
PRODUCER - Wendouree
VINTAGE - 2015
VARIETAL - Shiraz / Mataro
COUNTRY - Australia
REGION - Clare Valley, SA
BOTTLE SIZE - 750ml
