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Indeed!

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

QLD here and no letter yet. Been red crayon forever now.

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.

It’s been chaotic of late for me. I’m always chasing up my order or mailer. 30 years on list.

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.

If it gets a big score it will be in high demand. Maybe like Giaconda?

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?

Hi All.

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.

This is what I have available.

1991, 1996, 1999, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 Shiraz.
1985 Pressings.
1997 Pressings Malbec.

We can start a new thread if there’s any interest.

Cheers Con.

Hi Con I’ve plenty of 98. Earlier too but more sporadic.

Con

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.

Sounds pretty enticing !

If it's strictly the Shiraz, I have nothing, but I do have the '02 and '05 Shiraz Mataro

Con
Think I can do any of the vintages from 1995 but would need to check. Timing could be an issue though, September and October not good for me.

Many people still waiting to have their credit card hit?

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

yes, patiently...

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!

Card hit today for the lot.

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

Wine Front does comprehensive reviews.

Thanks Jamie unfortunately I don't subscribe to it

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: ↑Tue Jul 30, 2024 6:26 pm Thanks Jamie unfortunately I don't subscribe to it

I’m sure someone will put up the scores but not the notes. That’s beyond the subscription.

Don’t fret if you miss out East End Cellars has Wendouree’ 24B on offer- $300 a bottle!

WAwineguy wrote: ↑Tue Jul 30, 2024 6:42 pm

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.

JamieAdelaide wrote: ↑Sat Aug 03, 2024 11:33 am Don’t fret if you miss out East End Cellars has Wendouree’ 24B on offer- $300 a bottle!

What were the prices direct from Wendouree out of interest?

$75 for Shiraz and Shiraz 24B.

Flippers will be excited. Probably feeling like George Soros with this level of return .

I called them last week to make sure my form was received. They'd had it back for at least 10 days and mentioned they were still processing forms.