2008 Wendouree Malbec 750ml

Overview

A mature Clare Valley Malbec from A.P. Birks Wendouree, one of Australia's most historic and tightly held producers. The 2008 vintage combines dark plum and wild blackberry fruit with liquorice, leather and a distinctive tactile edge, earning 95 points from James Halliday’s Wine Companion.

Critic Reviews

95 Points — James Halliday’s Wine Companion
“Medium purple-crimson, with more purple tints than the Shiraz; a richer and deeper bouquet, with notes of plum and a touch of licorice coming into play, presumably courtesy of the malbec; the lowest alcohol perversely provides the greatest depth of flavour, with nuances of leather and wild blackberry, and a pleasingly edgy tactile quality to the palate.”

Producer

A.P. Birks Wendouree is a long-established Clare Valley producer, known for traditional, age-worthy red wines and a highly limited market presence.

Specifications

• Vintage: 2008
• Producer: A.P. Birks Wendouree
• Wine: Malbec
• Grape Variety: Malbec
• Region: Clare Valley, South Australia, Australia
• Wine Style: Still Red Wine
• Bottle Size: 750ml