Wendouree Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Wendouree Cabernet Sauvignon 2022An 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

It's not quite up to the lofty heights of the '21 release but

"In line with the producer's practice of numbering each bottling of its flagship Grande Cuvée

not crushed and pressed into tank

While working on his day jobs over the years at Yering Station and Yabby Lake

A sumptuous wine

giving an exceptionally long growing season

crisp style with subtle mineral undertones and a tight acidic finish which is a feature of the Bates Rock vineyard in Porongurup

The tannins strike the gentlest of grainy textures through fine pastry-like layers of fruit

was far more approachable

and where Lubiana cut his teeth

lunches and dinners

The aromas of the 2015 Chardonnay open with a slight whiff of struck match before showing an aroma profile ranging from grapefruit and lime right through to white peach