I'm probably more conscious of this through having to work with UK data protection laws (and remembering the crazy laxity we used to have ~2 decades ago). As an aside, I recently read about a (now shut) wine shop, that used to keep customer CC details on scribbled bits of paper
So, I was struck off the list for some reason. They are sending me a letter but something about an error last year (even though I got my wines delivered). I couldn't make much sense of it but the lady I spoke to was lovely. Anyway, they are no longer sending to my work address. Odd.
Excited to report my full request was offered. CC has a sizeable dent but all adult children should be happy! 6 each of the Shiraz offers, cab/malbec, straight Malbec, and three each of the Shiraz blends.
I will look forward to the esteemed scribes on TWF comparing the virtues of the two Shiraz’s. Will one be noticeably better than the other? Or not.
JamieAdelaide wrote: ↑Fri Jul 19, 2024 12:12 am
If it gets a big score it will be in high demand. Maybe like Giaconda?
Luckily I was alerted to Wendouree via a Huon Hook article in the SMH back in 1993. If I recall correctly Hook advised to write as opposed to phone - nothing has changed - which I duly did and have bought from the 1990 vintage and onwards till today. We visited Tony around 2002 and he showed us around the premises and allowed us to wander through the vineyards. I remember the Shiraz bush vines, gnarled and not trellised. Tony told my youngest daughter aged 6 that there was a resident kangaroo complete with Joey, and to go out to look for them. I took a few photos around the winery but Tony was camera shy. Great memories and solidified my love for Wendouree from then on.
I would say that Tony was forward thinking by introducing Stelvin caps from around the 2008 vintage. I find a much more uniform consistency in the wines from that vintage on. Wendouree is quintessentially a brilliant winery, with both folklore, quirkiness and extreme quality. An Australian treasure.
CC hit for what looks like everything I requested - mix 1.5 dozen inc. the Muscat. Green crayon. SA.
Looking forward to Erin Larkin's video review of this vintage too.
Not sure I should admit this but I am yet to try a bottle of Wendouree! My second year of successfully ordering after a few years on the list. Everything I've purchased has been put down to rest. Managed to get a 13 Shiraz Mataro from Auction to try. Any tips on preparing/decanting this?
Any interest in a mini Wendouree Shiraz vertical by the Melbourne group and any one available in Melbourne.
I’d really like a good spread of vintages and not younger than 2010. If you only have young vintages I’m happy to swap for something older or don’t have any Wendouree at all and still want to come along I’m sure we can something out.
I’m thinking that food and corkage would be about $120 each.
I joined the mailing list from the 06 Vintage, but I don’t think I have any locally pre-2010 - we got them shipped to Europe a few years before we moved to Auz.
I can swap you for a younger Shiraz. I’m not available until Mid Sept though.
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I received the letter second week of July
Mailed it back on a Wednesday by the following Monday my card charged
The following week I received my order in full
It took 2 weeks from receipt of letter to receiving wines
Yes the mysterious World of Wendouree. When folks saying their cards hit a few weeks ago I had my wife Cal & check my order form received. It has been. Black initials and 30 years on the list. Nothing yet!
MICCIA wrote: ↑Mon Jul 29, 2024 4:00 pm
I received the letter second week of July
Mailed it back on a Wednesday by the following Monday my card charged
The following week I received my order in full
It took 2 weeks from receipt of letter to receiving wines
Sent mine back on the 15th and not a peep since then. But then, I'm in Perth and we seem to draw the short straw much more regularly than the rest of you
MICCIA wrote: ↑Tue Jul 30, 2024 4:21 pm
Received my allocation of the Shiraz 24b
I'm reluctant to open a bottle
Has anyone tasted it or written about it
Your help is much appreciated
Just open one and give it a crack, always good to open a few on release to see what they look like. We look forward to your tasting note soon
MICCIA wrote: ↑Mon Jul 29, 2024 4:00 pm
I received the letter second week of July
Mailed it back on a Wednesday by the following Monday my card charged
The following week I received my order in full
It took 2 weeks from receipt of letter to receiving wines
Sent mine back on the 15th and not a peep since then. But then, I'm in Perth and we seem to draw the short straw much more regularly than the rest of you
Sent mine back via Express Post on the same day that I received it, 11th July. Red Crayon. Alas, nothing yet.
