Wendouree Cabernet Malbec 2008

Wendouree Cabernet Malbec 2008"An iron fist in a velvet glove best describes these extraordinary wines." James Halliday Wendouree is one of the cult legends of Australian wine and amongst Australias most sought after wines. The wines are a celebration of an incredible vineyard featuring old vines planted in the late 1800s. Tony and Lita Brady, who acquired Wendouree in 1974, see themselves as custodians of a priceless treasure. They actively discourage attention they have no

"An explosive bouquet of mocha

It will definitely cellar well

tremendous persistence

This needs more time and will richly reward those who are patient

mouth-perfume and red fruits

with silky fruit lifted by bright acidity and a muscular tannin frame

The palate holds a plush and very intense edge of concentrated red plums

"Sourced from 29-year-old vines grown on a single block on the Hill of Grace vineyard

"  Jeffrey Grosset

and refreshingly long

was born at 48 Avenue de Champagne in Epernay

the highest vineyard in the Yarra Valley