Wendouree remains one of Australia’s most enigmatic and consistently brilliant producers. Every vintage embodies the estate’s unwavering philosophy: low yields, minimalist winemaking, and absolute respect for vine age and site.

Vineyard
The 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon is sourced from Wendouree’s historic 1898 vineyards in the Clare Valley. The dry-grown, low-yielding vines produce fruit of astonishing concentration and purity. Fermented in open slate fermenters and matured in a judicious selection of French oak, the wine is bottled unfined and unfiltered.

Vintage
2021 was one of Clare Valley’s standout vintages of the modern era—mild conditions and even ripening led to pristine fruit with ideal natural acidity. The 2021 Cabernet is vibrant, pure, and beautifully structured, displaying remarkable balance between freshness and depth.

Tasting Notes
Brilliant deep crimson colour. Aromas of blackcurrant, bay leaf, cedar, and tobacco lead into a precise palate of cassis, graphite, and spice. The tannins are polished yet firm, carrying the wine through an extended finish of clarity and power. Elegant and energetic, this is Wendouree at its most refined.

Critics’ Acclaim

• 99 points – The Wine Front

• 97 points – Huon Hooke, The Real Review

• Langton’s Classification: “Exceptional”

A Collectible Gem
The 2021 Wendouree Cabernet Sauvignon combines purity, restraint, and structural finesse. A future classic, it will reward patience for decades.