A spectacularly individual wine, Wendouree Shiraz typically possesses a core of blackberry black olive aromas with complex iodine, wet bitumen, animal hide characters. The low-yielding beautifully formed old Shiraz vines, tortured and serpentine (many from the original plantings), are unique, producing small berries with thick skins and a very high seed content. The fruit is vinified in stainless steel lined open fermenters. Maturation takes place in roughly 20 percent new oak for around a year. Although there is clarity and buoyancy of fruit on the palate, the tannins are rusty and vice-like. It has been described as "an iron fist in velvet glove" type wine. Bottled under screw cap from the 2009 vintage.

Uncork a captivating exploration of the iconic Australian blend. The 802A offers a robust symphony of blackcurrant, dark plum, and rich mocha, with a profound, muscular palate of concentrated dark fruits and firm tannins. The 802B, in contrast, presents a more perfumed nose of red cherry, subtle spice, and violet, delivering a refined yet equally full-bodied taste with elegant structure and a seamless, lingering finish.

We believe that Australia’s vinous ‘workhorse’, We have spent more than a decade showcasing the regional expressions, dare we say ‘sense of place’ of Shiraz for all to taste and experience. We believe Shiraz shines brightest in the glass when nurtured from the vineyard to bottle and handled with a tempered and delicate hand in the winemaking process (just a waft of oak). From quintessentially Australian sparkling Shiraz (nee Chocolate Mousseux) to Joven (unoaked) Nature’s Crux and our four regional expressions of Langhorne Creek (Lake Doctor), Chocolate Factory (McLaren Vale), Hills are Alive (Adelaide Hills) and Baron Von Nemesis (Barossa) Shiraz. Take a journey of South Australian shiraz and experience the personality each wine we procured. Regionality & Styles of South Australian Shiraz including: 2021 Natures Crux, Fleurieu (organic) 2018 Hills are Alive, Adelaide Hills 2021 Lake Doctor, Langhorne Creek 2021 Chocolate Factory, McLaren Vale 2020 Age of Enlightenment, McLaren Vale Chocolate Mousseux NV Cuvee Shiraz , South Australia.