Wendouree

Adair · Post by **Adair** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:51 am

When you say advanced, do you mean ready to drink now or just not aging well (ie. bad wines). I have no 2000s but I have 2001s.

FWIW - I have been given vibes of a 2006 Wendouree Shiraz tasted last night (I was not in attendance):
* 1st impressions after 30mins: "very soft tannins but forceful and plentiful. Lovely elegance. hint of menthol on nose. Lovely structure. very nice so far"
* After the night: "No one picked it as clare and no one remotely close to wendouree... Beautiful, restrained wine. Nose was surprisngly floral (violets?) and the palate fine, long and persistent with lovely mouthfeel. Very impressed! Shocked how approachable it was though already! WOTN for many of the tasters, and up against some very expensive wines!"

Adair

scribbler · Post by **scribbler** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 10:57 am

Um - I was quoting - and unclear if it means "advanced for Wendouree" but may still be very vigorous. Someone will have to try soem of these 2000s and 2001s.

I expect quality is fine but wines reflect hot vintages.

FWIW - Wendourees uncoil very slowly and a decant is vital

rednut · Post by **rednut** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 1:09 pm

Well Ive been waiting now since the day the order form arrived. Ive rung them and were told they were behind with the orders and it would be a few weeks? This was 4 weeks or more ago.
I know people who have been ordering the same amount as me and as long as me and received theirs months ago and have the initials on their order form?

Getting tired of this and will purchase from the wineries that give me far better customer service.
Very dissappointed.

ufo · Post by **ufo** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 2:06 pm

I share the same frustration. They definetely got things mixed up this year. Something bizarre going on at Wendouree!?!?

dave vino · Post by **dave vino** » Fri Aug 29, 2008 7:35 pm

Excellent, more for everyone else :wink:

Brucer · Post by **Brucer** » Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:35 pm

I just got the receipt in the mail for my shiraz, so I expect it later this week. So, Sydney siders, no need to worry..........

ufo · Post by **ufo** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 10:36 am

I got the receipt for 6 Shirazes in the mail today but no wine yet ?!?!

rednut · Post by **rednut** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:43 pm

I got the letter today from Wendouree stating I wouldnt get anything this year as stock had run out.
Surprise surprise.

wiggum · Post by **wiggum** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 4:30 pm

Sorry to hear your news Rednut. I am sympathetic with your frustration.

This surely makes the safe arrival of next years allocation all the more exciting. They are wines in high demand and in short supply - maybe it will be me who misses out next time. I think maybe there is an element of clever marketing in all of this - wether intentional or not!

ufo · Post by **ufo** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 11:10 am

Just got my order.

roughred · Post by **roughred** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 12:34 pm

Is any kind soul willing to part with a bottle of 04/05 Muscat of Alexandria. Need one for a tasting I am putting together.

You'll be well compensated with Rutherglen Muscat and/or Tokay.

Cheers,

Lennie

nealm · Post by **nealm** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:59 pm

I just got the rejection letter as well. :cry:

The only thing that bothers me about it was that I when I called them two weeks ago, I was told that I would be getting 4 of the 6 shiraz that I asked for.

Disappointed.

rednut · Post by **rednut** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 5:07 pm

nealm wrote:I just got the rejection letter as well.

The only thing that bothers me about it was that I when I called them two weeks ago, I was told that I would be getting 4 of the 6 shiraz that I asked for.

Disappointed.

I too was told on the phone 4 weeks ago I would be getting my order filled but this was not true.