Wendouree Shiraz 2020

Wendouree Shiraz 2020An 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 cellar

the 2021 Katnook Estate Coonawarra has mellowed beautifully since its release 18 months ago

This is something of a return to the Grange-like tannin of yore

with bell-clear varietal character

with a spine-tingling presence

"  Ben Knight

the only Grange Cabernet Sauvignon in 1953

The palate has absolutely perfect proportions to the river of flavours running through blackberry

The Bricco delle Viole cru in Barolo (highlighted on the left) and the vineyards of Viberti Giovanni (highlighted on the right)

and balanced

The wine is similar to the 2016

honey and bergamot

"This is a very composed and youthful wine that has great balance and a fragrant Eden Valley spice thread sitting among blackberry and dark cherry fruits