Question: Wendouree Newsletter.

[Baby Chickpea]

Oh, and what's the story with Wendouree Pressings wines? Anyone get them "offered"?

[Adair]

Adair - I have never had problems getting the cabernet (despite being in NSW) and I know someone who was only on for the 2nd year who also got it!

Last year was my first year so I presume it was due to being a newbie in the 21st century.

Adair

[JamieBahrain]

Are both the Wendouree shiraz mataro and shiraz malbec available this year?

I am a long way from my mailout and my parents mentioned there were only five variaties available this year.

[TORB]

Jamie,

Shiraz Mataro
Shiraz
Cab malbc
Cab
Muscat of A

[JamieBahrain]

Thanks Torb.

So. There's one missing?

The shiraz malbec from 1919 plantings?

Any ideas?

[TORB]

So. There's one missing?

The shiraz malbec from 1919 plantings?

You got it in one Jamie.

[David M,]

So. There's one missing?

The shiraz malbec from 1919 plantings?

You got it in one Jamie.

Could this mean Tony is saving his malbec from the 02 vintage for a straight release in a few years time?

I seem to remember he bottled a malbec in magnums from the 1991 vintage but has yet to release this. Can anyone confirm?

cheers,

david M.

[Guest]

You may be correct David.

I recall Huon Hooke mentioning the 91 Malbec magnums in his book "Words on Wine".

The magnums a celebration botttling of 100 years of the winery ( 1893 plantings ).

Hooke suggested the magnums may comfortably see the bi-centenary celebrations!

Personally, I like straight malbec in a long living style. New Zealand's La Strada Fromm Reserve comes to mind.

A dearth of local straight malbecs.

[Guest]

Hi David M,
I raised the 91 Malbec release with Tony Brady the other day and his plan is to release it only when its ready for drinking . That being his plan,I'd say a fair whack of us won't be around to see it!!
I didn't think to ask him about the absence of the Shiraz-Malbec from the current list. I'd say there probably wasn't enough of it (Malbec) to make the blend.
Geoff G

[Deano]

I hope i have sent this correctly, being a "lurker" for so long i have finally come out and this being my virgin post! I am also a virgin Wendouree mail order receiver this year and can someone please clarify the correct price of the Muscat of Alex? On the cover letter the price per bottle is $15, however on the order form its quoted as $18.

[Justin B.]

Welcome Dean. Even the best experts get wine wrong all the time, so fear not.

I suspect the $18 is correct. I think it was that last year. Rest assured if the $18 was a misprint on the order form that you would not be charged $18.

Keep posting.

[Guest]

Hi Everyone,

I just received my Wendouree newsletter for the 1st time as well. Do you think by returning the order form quickly helpful in securing yourself 1 or 2 bottles? Thanks.

[Adair]

Hi Everyone,

I just received my Wendouree newsletter for the 1st time as well. Do you think by returning the order form quickly helpful in securing yourself 1 or 2 bottles? Thanks.

Would not hurt!

[Adair]

Welcome Dean. Even the best experts get wine wrong all the time, so fear not.

I suspect the $18 is correct. I think it was that last year. Rest assured if the $18 was a misprint on the order form that you would not be charged $18.

Keep posting.

Just checked - it was $18 last year. I stuffed it up this year!!!
Adair