{"product_id":"2018-wendouree-cabernet-malbec-750ml-1","title":"2019 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"265\" data-end=\"723\"\u003eWendouree, founded in 1893 in South Australia’s Clare Valley by Alfred Percy Birks, remains one of Australia’s most revered and enigmatic producers. Under the custodianship of Tony and Lita Brady, Wendouree continues to uphold a winemaking philosophy grounded in integrity, minimal intervention, and absolute site expression. Each vintage is a statement of purity and longevity—crafted from some of the oldest dry-grown vines in the country.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"1190\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"737\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"740\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eCabernet Malbec\u003c\/em\u003e is drawn from Wendouree’s original estate plantings, including century-old vines established in 1898 on red-brown loam over limestone soils. These dry-grown, low-yielding vines produce fruit of remarkable depth, tannic structure, and mineral intensity. Fermented in open slate fermenters and matured in a mix of new and seasoned French oak, the wine is bottled unfiltered—an authentic reflection of both terroir and tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1573\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1192\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1206\"\u003e2019 was a low-yielding yet exceptional vintage across the Clare Valley, marked by warm, dry conditions and a mild harvest. While volumes were significantly reduced, the concentration and purity of the fruit were extraordinary. The resulting \u003cem data-start=\"1448\" data-end=\"1465\"\u003eCabernet Malbec\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the finest of the modern era—dense, structured, and destined for decades of graceful evolution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"2079\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1592\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1592\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eThe 2019 Wendouree \u003cem data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1631\"\u003eCabernet Malbec\u003c\/em\u003e shows a deep, saturated crimson colour. The bouquet is both powerful and refined, with aromas of blackcurrant, mulberry, cedar, and violet, complemented by hints of graphite, cocoa, and dried herbs. The palate is medium to full-bodied and tightly coiled, revealing layers of dark fruit, savoury spice, and fine, persistent tannins. The finish is long, mineral, and poised, showcasing Wendouree’s signature combination of intensity and restraint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2103\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2101\"\u003eCritics’ Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2104\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2149\"\u003e98 points – \u003cem data-start=\"2118\" data-end=\"2134\"\u003eThe Wine Front\u003c\/em\u003e (Gary Walsh)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2152\" data-end=\"2195\"\u003e97 points – \u003cem data-start=\"2164\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003eHuon Hooke, The Real Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2196\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2394\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2198\" data-end=\"2225\"\u003eLangton’s Classification:\u003c\/em\u003e “Exceptional”\u003cbr data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2242\"\u003eUniversally acclaimed for its purity, concentration, and balance, the 2019 is widely regarded as one of the standout Wendouree vintages of the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2423\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2421\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2424\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2465\"\u003eRegion: Clare Valley, South Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2466\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2468\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003eVariety: Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026amp; Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2526\"\u003eAlcohol: ~13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2527\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2529\" data-end=\"2594\"\u003eMaturation: French oak, new and seasoned (approx. 12–18 months)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2597\" data-end=\"2612\"\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2613\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2615\" data-end=\"2644\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2030–2070+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2962\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2646\" data-end=\"2667\"\u003eA Collectible Gem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2667\" data-end=\"2670\"\u003eThe 2019 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec is a monumental Clare Valley classic—powerful, precise, and deeply evocative of its old-vine origins. A wine of profound structure and longevity, it stands as one of the defining Wendouree releases of the modern era and a must-have for serious collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736140902763,"sku":"SK38821722","price":158.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/WendoureeCabernetMalbec750ml.jpg?v=1767588016","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2018-wendouree-cabernet-malbec-750ml-1","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}