{"product_id":"2023-wendouree-cabernet-malbec-750ml","title":"2023 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec 750ml","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"277\" data-end=\"747\"\u003eWendouree is one of Australia’s most revered and enigmatic wine producers. Founded in 1893 by Alfred Percy Birks in the Clare Valley, the estate remains a benchmark for authenticity, tradition, and longevity. Under the custodianship of Tony and Lita Brady, Wendouree continues to craft wines from dry-grown, ungrafted vines—relying on meticulous vineyard work and minimalist winemaking to create some of Australia’s most collectible and age-worthy reds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"1146\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"749\" data-end=\"761\"\u003eVineyard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"761\" data-end=\"764\"\u003eThe \u003cem data-start=\"768\" data-end=\"785\"\u003eCabernet Malbec\u003c\/em\u003e blend is drawn from Wendouree’s original vineyards, including blocks planted in 1898 on red-brown loam over limestone soils. These ancient vines produce minuscule yields of intensely concentrated fruit. Fermentation occurs in open slate fermenters before maturation in a mix of new and seasoned French oak, bottled at the estate without fining or filtration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eVintage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1159\" data-end=\"1162\"\u003eThe 2023 vintage in Clare Valley was defined by a cool, steady growing season with excellent fruit set and slow, even ripening. This produced wines of great purity, tension, and structural refinement. The 2023 \u003cem data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1389\"\u003eCabernet Malbec\u003c\/em\u003e is expected to be one of the most classically balanced Wendouree releases of the decade, combining density with restraint and extraordinary longevity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"2073\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1544\" data-end=\"1561\"\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eThe 2023 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec opens with lifted aromas of cassis, mulberry, cedar, and graphite, underpinned by floral notes and subtle earthiness. The palate is medium to full-bodied, showing dark currant, plum, and black olive framed by fine, chalky tannins. Layers of spice, tobacco, and savoury minerality build across the mid-palate, leading to a long, firm, and persistent finish. As always, this wine speaks quietly but powerfully—complex, uncompromising, and destined for decades in the cellar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2297\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2095\"\u003eCritics’ Acclaim\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2095\" data-end=\"2098\"\u003e(\u003cem data-start=\"2099\" data-end=\"2152\"\u003eEarly vintage notes and assessments pending release\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003cbr data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2156\"\u003eConsistent with Wendouree’s lineage, the 2023 vintage is expected to age gracefully for 40+ years, evolving with unmatched depth and poise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2326\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2324\"\u003eTechnical Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2329\" data-end=\"2368\"\u003eRegion: Clare Valley, South Australia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2369\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2371\" data-end=\"2409\"\u003eVariety: Cabernet Sauvignon \u0026amp; Malbec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2410\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2412\" data-end=\"2429\"\u003eAlcohol: ~13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2430\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2497\"\u003eMaturation: French oak, new and seasoned (approx. 12–18 months)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2500\" data-end=\"2515\"\u003eClosure: Cork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2518\" data-end=\"2547\"\u003eDrinking Window: 2030–2070+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2853\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2549\" data-end=\"2570\"\u003eA Collectible Gem\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2570\" data-end=\"2573\"\u003eThe 2023 Wendouree Cabernet Malbec epitomises the estate’s legendary style—power without excess, structure without hardness, and purity without artifice. With its old-vine concentration and graceful composure, it stands as one of Australia’s most enduring and collectible wines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vic Liquors Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47060243316971,"sku":"SK98844574","price":229.9,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0780\/1022\/0779\/files\/WendoureeCabernetMalbec750ml_1_ace57c41-b5f0-4ac3-ab15-ed09cde3e9dc.jpg?v=1763079719","url":"https:\/\/lionscellar.com.au\/products\/2023-wendouree-cabernet-malbec-750ml","provider":"Lion's Cellar","version":"1.0","type":"link"}