Wendouree Shiraz 2016

Wendouree Shiraz 2016"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

with a fine core of fruit

espresso and panforte notes

including the re-establishment of Yeringburg and St Huberts

with eight different sites – each located on the original property – at his disposal

It was then run off to a mixture of new and seasoned French oak barrels for 12 months’ maturation

Made from 75% cabernet and 25% merlot

All of the fruit was hand picked and carefully sorted in the vineyard

Highly drinkable now

the wine full-bodied and richly fleshed with an apparently strong infusion of oak

mulberry and raspberry fruits

this wine celebrates the beauty of High Eden Riesling via a distinctive and highly perfumed bouquet

It spent 12 months in American oak