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    Wendouree Shiraz 2022

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      A Clare Valley icon built from century-old vines and old-school precision.

      Wendouree Shiraz 2022 is the latest chapter in one of Australia’s most storied wine narratives. Grown from vines planted as far back as 1893 by Alfred Percy Birks, this Shiraz is made by Tony and Lita Brady with unwavering focus on site expression and traditional technique. These low-yielding, dry-grown vines produce fruit of immense concentration, resulting in a wine that is as structured and cerebral as it is revered.

      Fermented in open-top vats, basket-pressed, and matured in a third new French oak, this is not a wine of polish and instant gratification. It's sinewy, elemental, and built for the long haul. Wendouree Shiraz always wears its Clare Valley roots on its sleeve—ironstone, red loam, piercing acidity, and tension from front to back. This is Australian Shiraz made with minimal compromise and zero artifice.

      2022 delivers a taut, athletic expression: wire-tight acidity, compact black fruit, and tannins that frame rather than dominate. It opens slowly, almost reluctantly, but those who wait will find a core of impressive purity and mineral structure. Expect decades of development in bottle.

      A Clare Valley icon built from century-old vines and old-school precision.

      Wendouree Shiraz 2022 is the latest chapter in one of Australia’s most storied wine narratives. Grown from vines planted as far back as 1893 by Alfred Percy Birks, this Shiraz is made by Tony and Lita Brady with unwavering focus on site expression and traditional technique. These low-yielding, dry-grown vines produce fruit of immense concentration, resulting in a wine that is as structured and cerebral as it is revered.

      Fermented in open-top vats, basket-pressed, and matured in a third new French oak, this is not a wine of polish and instant gratification. It's sinewy, elemental, and built for the long haul. Wendouree Shiraz always wears its Clare Valley roots on its sleeve—ironstone, red loam, piercing acidity, and tension from front to back. This is Australian Shiraz made with minimal compromise and zero artifice.

      2022 delivers a taut, athletic expression: wire-tight acidity, compact black fruit, and tannins that frame rather than dominate. It opens slowly, almost reluctantly, but those who wait will find a core of impressive purity and mineral structure. Expect decades of development in bottle.

      Varietal

      Shiraz

      Country

      Australia

      Region

      Clare Valley, South Australia

      Vintage

      2022

      ABV

      13%

      Bottle size

      750ml

      Trusted by the professionals

      Wendouree

      Wendouree, crafted by Tony and Lita Brady, remains a true representation of its origins since the vines were first planted by Alfred Percy Birks in 1893. Considered by many as one of Australia's greatest Shirazes, this wine is made from low-yielding, beautifully formed old vines, many of which are from the original plantings. The vineyard is managed with low-input viticulture and the winemaking process is laissez-faire, allowing the wine to truly speak of its place. Wendouree wines are renowned for their exceptional quality and rich heritage, with the celebrated Wendouree Shiraz standing out as a true gem. This wine is derived from the estate's original 1893 plantings, believed to be genetic material from the original James Busby collection. Located on an easterly ridge towards the northern edge of the Clare Valley, the unirrigated Wendouree vineyards have shallow, meagre soils with red loam over limestone. The low-yielding old shiraz vines produce small berries with thick skins and a high seed content, resulting in a wine with exceptional depth and complexity. Despite its reputation and heritage, there are remarkably few older bottles of Wendouree wines in circulation. This can be attributed to the way the wines were sold until 1974, when they were sold in bulk and bottled and marketed by merchants, resulting in blended and single varietal shiraz wines being almost never seen. Wendouree wines are a testament to the quality of the vineyards and the winemakers' dedication to crafting exceptional wines. The Wendouree Shiraz, in particular, showcases the unique terroir of the Clare Valley and the heritage of the original James Busby collection, making it a true standout among Australian wines.

      The Clare Valley wine region is located in South Australia and is known for producing exceptional Riesling wines, as well as other varietals such as Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Grenache and Chardonnay. The region's vineyards are planted on shallow, meagre soils with red loam over limestone, contributing to the unique terroir of the wines. The climate is warm to hot in summers and cool in winters. The region is divided into five districts, each producing distinct wine styles. The Clare Valley has won countless international awards and is a must-visit destination for wine enthusiasts. 

      Tasting notes

      NOSE
      Deep and distinctive

      Blackcurrant, blackberry and cherry layered with aniseed and vanilla nougat.

      PALATE
      Tense and coiled

      Medium-bodied with ironstone grip and a tensile structure; tannin is assertive yet balanced.

      FINISH
      Bone-dry precision

      Structured, mineral and slow-unfurling; built for the cellar but already compelling.

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