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Thanks Craig. It was the 2019 Shiraz that really caught my attention. I have some 2019 & 2022 put aside of both reds, and also was a bit underwhelmed with a 2023 Cabernet that was recently gifted to me. I might skip that vintage and stock up a little on the 2024, as well as keep an eye open for ...

Very much agree Malcolm. A great weekend with so many good wines, and yes the 2024 Bowens were excellent. I have unfortunately drunk virtually all my 90s Menzies. I have a 1994, 1997 and a magnum of the 1999. The 1998 that we had at the pub was sensational. The 1996 that I wrote about in the 2023 m...

Annual Noon Winery release:
3 each of the 2024 Twelve Bells, Eclipse, Reserve Shiraz, & Reserve Cabernet

Plus some Noon Eclipse at auction: 1 x 2020, 1 x 2022, & 1 x 2023

Thanks for the notes Graeme. Not surprised with the Drumborg, think it waxes and wanes over a 10-20 year window. I had a 2012 last year...brilliant, yet as a younger wine less so. The 170 celebrations of Seppelts and the one off Arrawatta potentially diluted the vintage overall. I am not universall...

JamieAdelaide wrote: ↑Mon Aug 04, 2025 5:11 pm Does anyone recall how many wines Wendouree offered this year? I’m abroad and making sure delivery correct.

8 in total - Shiraz Mataro, Shiraz Malbec, Shiraz, Shiraz 24b, Malbec, Cabernet Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Muscat of Alexandria

My first Lake Breeze purchase, a mixed 6

received in regional Victoria today. Will have another crack at some Shiraz & 24b and hope for the best!

I'll kick it off this year.....nothing to report in Vic yet, but apparently mailer received in Adelaide with same range as last year

Gavin Trott wrote: ↑Wed Jul 02, 2025 4:55 pm Surely its time for the Wendouree thread?!

He says ducking for cover.

I had the same thought earlier.....here we go!!

1 x 2011 Noon Eclipse

Wild Duck Creek Estate winter allocation
12 x 2023 Yellow Hammer Hill
2 x 2023 Shiraz Pressings
2 x 2022 Grandpa Duck Shiraz Cabernet

A few late additions:

2 x 2019 Wendouree Muscat of Alexandria
3 x 2023 Noon Eclipse
2 x 2023 Noon M2M Shiraz
2 x 2023 Noon Reserve Cabernet
2 x 2023 Noon Twelve Bells

Rag arrived today, seems the Rockford crew are pretty pleased with the 2021 vintage. Prices same as last year (and think they needed to be) , largely due to bumper crop, so will make plenty of cashola. Interestingly the absolute gentleman of the Aus wine industry takes a different perspective. Noon...

I have heard good things on the Zinfandel from Lowe but am yet to sample it myself.

3 x 2022 Wendouree Shiraz Mataro 2 x 2022 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec 1 x 2019 Wendouree Muscat 1 x Baileys of Glenrowan Classic Muscat 2 x Chambers Rosewood Hayshed Red 6 x 2022 Morris Bin No.158 Durif 6 x 2022 Warrabilla Reserve Durif 6 x Warrabilla Smithy's Red Blend No.9 6 x 2020 Anderson Basket P...

Being a beginner in the Wendouree world, my 81 year old father-in-law who is responsible for my later in life interest in red wine says he isn't waiting 20 years to try this wine I have been "rattling on about for the last 4 years!!" So I will have to open a 2022 when my small purchase ar...

Being a novice with much less knowedge and a much smaller collection: Tahbilk - have a soft spot for their history and cellar door experience, and their reds are just enjoyable to drink - 35 Wild Duck Ceek Estate - relatively new to their mailing list, reds for me and whites for the father-in-law, b...

A lot of wines that need to be aged are quite open when they are first bottled and then shutdown. Once the Wendouree arrives, pick a bottle and leave it standing for a few days to get over the travel shock and then open . If it’s difficult to drink, put the cap on and try again either later the sam...

I’m struggling to transition from someone who drinks their Wendouree mature to someone who also drinks them young. My 20 year rule still in play and had my first 2001 Cabernet Malbec last night. Usual routine. Decanted into a small decanter and after about 30 min a bouquet emerged. Re-poured back i...

CC finally got hit today for my little mixed 6 order, first time for me so pretty stoked.

Diddy wrote: ↑Mon Aug 19, 2024 10:03 am Feels like one of the slower allocations this year. Still waiting for order to get processed! Anyone else waiting?

Yes still waiting in Vic

Diddy wrote: ↑Mon Jul 29, 2024 12:20 pm Many people still waiting to have their credit card hit?

yes, patiently...

Glad you enjoyed it...I have 5 left and could easily go another dozen, but really really really need to show some restraint. WDC are an absolute favourite, I have never purchased the high end stuff, as I think Springflat is so good. Cheers Craig Yes I have developed quite a liking of Heathcote reds...

WDC Yellow Hammerhill Shiraz Malbec 2022. This is superb, like a silky cuddly blanket generous fruit, great depth, Malbec really brings everything together, and the 5% Cabernet gives a nice freshness. Long palate, finest tannins, super smooth and carries the 15.2% easily. A definite nod to Tony Bra...

Mailer has arrived in regional Vic, no crayon last year, green this year.

WDC Yellow Hammerhill Shiraz Malbec 2022. This is superb, like a silky cuddly blanket generous fruit, great depth, Malbec really brings everything together, and the 5% Cabernet gives a nice freshness. Long palate, finest tannins, super smooth and carries the 15.2% easily. A definite nod to Tony Bra...

Still waiting for it to land in Victoria.

Wild Duck Creek allocation purchase, mixed dozen, keen to try the Shiraz Pressings

I picked up some 1986 Chateau Tahbilk Shiraz recently - not expecting much but cheap enough to give them a try

12 x 2003 Rogues Lane Shiraz Malbec

I applied in early '21 and after understandably missing out in '21 & '22, letter received in regional Vic today with price list and "limit of six bottles applies on each of the wines on offer" and a blank order form on the back - no markings or crayon. With funds limited I will probabl...