{"product_id":"2020-wendouree-cabernet-malbec-750ml","title":"2020 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"705\"\u003eFounded in 1893 by Alfred Percy Birks, Wendouree is one of Australia’s most revered and collectible wine producers. Based in South Australia’s Clare Valley, the estate is synonymous with authenticity, tradition, and longevity. Under the custodianship of Tony and Lita Brady, Wendouree continues to produce profound, age-worthy reds from some of the oldest dry-grown vineyards in the country—crafted with minimal intervention and unwavering consistency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"1234\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"707\" data-end=\"719\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"719\" data-end=\"722\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"743\"\u003eCabernet Malbec\u003c\/em\u003e is a signature Wendouree blend, drawn exclusively from estate vineyards that include vines planted as far back as 1898. These ancient, ungrafted, dry-grown vines thrive on red-brown loam over limestone soils, yielding fruit of exceptional concentration and tannic precision. Fermentation occurs in open slate fermenters before the wine is matured in a mix of new and seasoned French oak. It is bottled without fining or filtration, preserving the purity and individuality of the vineyard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1604\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1247\" data-end=\"1250\"\u003eThe 2020 vintage was one of the smallest in Wendouree’s history due to hot and dry conditions during the growing season, yet the fruit that survived delivered wines of outstanding concentration and definition. Low yields produced a \u003cem data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003eCabernet Malbec\u003c\/em\u003e of great depth, fine structure, and remarkable intensity—dense yet refined, and built for generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"2168\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1606\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003eThe 2020 Wendouree \u003cem data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1662\"\u003eCabernet Malbec\u003c\/em\u003e is dark crimson with a deep, saturated core. The nose opens with intense aromas of blackcurrant, mulberry, violet, and graphite, layered with hints of cedar, earth, and tobacco leaf. The palate is full-bodied yet restrained, showing cassis, dark plum, and savoury spice enveloped by firm, beautifully integrated tannins. The wine’s hallmark Wendouree texture—dense yet poised—carries through to an exceptionally long, mineral finish. Profound and tightly wound, it will evolve majestically over decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2192\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2170\" data-end=\"2190\"\u003eCritics’ Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2238\"\u003e98 points – \u003cem data-start=\"2207\" data-end=\"2223\"\u003eThe Wine Front\u003c\/em\u003e (Gary Walsh)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2239\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2241\" data-end=\"2284\"\u003e97 points – \u003cem data-start=\"2253\" data-end=\"2282\"\u003eHuon Hooke, The Real Review\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2477\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2287\" data-end=\"2314\"\u003eLangton’s Classification:\u003c\/em\u003e “Exceptional”\u003cbr data-start=\"2328\" data-end=\"2331\"\u003eLauded for its purity, depth, and monumental structure, the 2020 is considered a classic modern Wendouree—small in volume, immense in character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2506\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2479\" data-end=\"2504\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2719\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2507\" data-end=\"2548\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2548\"\u003eRegion: Clare Valley, South Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2551\" data-end=\"2589\"\u003eVariety: Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026amp; Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2590\" data-end=\"2609\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2592\" data-end=\"2609\"\u003eAlcohol: ~13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2610\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2669\"\u003eMaturation: French oak (new and seasoned, 12–18 months)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2670\" data-end=\"2687\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2672\" data-end=\"2687\"\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2688\" data-end=\"2719\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2719\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2035–2080+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"3072\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2721\" data-end=\"2742\"\u003eA Collectible Gem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2742\" data-end=\"2745\"\u003eThe 2020 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec is a wine of immense gravitas and rarity—small in production but monumental in expression. Combining the power of old vines with the finesse of a masterfully balanced vintage, it represents the pinnacle of Clare Valley terroir and the enduring legacy of one of Australia’s greatest estates.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52736240943467,"sku":"SK13982696","price":175.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0956\/5483\/8635\/files\/WendoureeCabernetMalbec750ml_1.jpg?v=1767591781","url":"https:\/\/kingsburycellars.com.au\/products\/2020-wendouree-cabernet-malbec-750ml","provider":"Kingsbury Cellars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}