2010 Wendouree Shiraz
Community Tasting Note
Dr S Likes this wine:
Friday, May 24, 2019 - A favorite Wendouree since release for its elegance and sheer lip-smacking drink ability. Good colour still with a fading rim expected of a nine year old.
For Wendouree, an elusive nose. Many shades - or scents - of subtle spice (cardamom as others see in Wendouree), milk chocolate, boot polish, seaweed, and plum. Alluring.
The palate is where the action is. Medium bodied / medium rich, more plums and berry, spice, a dusting of cordite, a touch of seasoned oak too. The freshness and superb acid/fruit/powdery tannin balance make it delish! Must be one of the most stylish Wendouree Shiraz palates.
Should live longer than the similarly elegant 2009 - another 10 years, at least - but perhaps not a 30-50 year Wendouree. Which means some good drinking ahead while the battle cruisers (98, 02, 06, 12, 13, 15, 16) do their thing. PS tasted night three revealed more intense fruit flavour, perhaps make it 20 more years (or no doubt more, it’s Wendouree after all).
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