{"product_id":"2000-wendouree-shiraz-mataro-750ml","title":"2000 Wendouree Shiraz Mataro 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eBottle Condition Note: Damaged Label\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2000 Wendouree Shiraz Mataro is a distinguished old-vine red wine from A.P. Birks Wendouree in the Clare Valley, South Australia. Blending Shiraz and Mataro (Mourvèdre), this historic Australian wine displays concentrated blackberry and liquorice fruit, savoury complexity and powerful tannins. Matured for 12 months in oak, this 750ml release reflects Wendouree's traditional winemaking philosophy and the character of its dry-grown vineyards, with 95-point recognition from CellarTracker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e95\/100 — CellarTracker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e93\/100 — Jamie Goode\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAndrew Caillard MW\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“deep colour, core of blackberry liquorice fruit and iron fisted tannins”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard \u0026amp; Winemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWendouree Shiraz Mataro draws on the estate's historic dry-grown vineyard plantings in the Clare Valley. According to Andrew Caillard MW, the Shiraz comes from the oldest dry-grown plantings, producing relatively large berries with a high skin-to-juice ratio and substantial seed content, contributing to the wine's distinctive structure and concentration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wine is matured for 12 months in Seguin Moreau oak, incorporating 20% new oak alongside seasoned barrels. Consultant winemaker Stephen George contributes to the critical blending and bottling decisions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Producer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished by Alfred Percy Birks, A.P. Birks Wendouree is one of Australia's most historic wine estates. Located in South Australia's Clare Valley, the property is renowned for its old, dry-grown vineyards and traditional approach to winegrowing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTony and Lita Brady became custodians in 1974, continuing the estate's commitment to producing distinctive, structured wines with exceptional longevity. Wendouree has earned a devoted following for its uncompromising vineyard character and limited availability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProducer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA.P. Birks Wendouree\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShiraz Mataro\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVintage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCountry\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAustralia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRegion\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eClare Valley, South Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrape Varieties\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShiraz, Mataro (Mourvèdre)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVineyard\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHistoric dry-grown vineyard plantings\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWine Style\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRed Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBody\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAlcohol\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaturation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12 months in Seguin Moreau oak (20% new)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eVolume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrilled beef, roast lamb, venison\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eServing Temperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16–18°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"MW Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67934574149934,"sku":"2942766265","price":199.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/2000_Wendouree_Shiraz_Mataro_750ml.jpg?v=1794463038","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2000-wendouree-shiraz-mataro-750ml","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}