{"product_id":"2002-wendouree-shiraz-750ml-1","title":"2002 Wendouree Shiraz 750ml","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMinor Label Damage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2002 Birks Wendouree Shiraz is an exceptional mature expression of one of Australia's most revered and collectible Shiraz wines. Awarded 97 points by Jeremy Oliver and 96 points by James Halliday, this distinguished Clare Valley release combines remarkable intensity, concentrated blackberry fruit, beautifully integrated tannins and outstanding length. With more than two decades of bottle age, the 2002 vintage represents a rare opportunity to experience the power, elegance and longevity of historic Wendouree Shiraz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWendouree Shiraz originates from the estate's historic dry-grown vineyards in Clare Valley, South Australia, where some of the original Shiraz vines date back to 1893. These low-yielding old vines produce intensely concentrated fruit, contributing to the wine's distinctive depth, powerful structure and remarkable ageing potential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWendouree follows a traditional, restrained approach to winemaking, emphasising vineyard character and natural fruit concentration. Its established methods include open fermentation and maturation in oak, with careful management of tannins to preserve the structure, complexity and longevity for which the estate is renowned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCritic Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e97\/100 — Jeremy Oliver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Long, firm and powerfully structured, its palate is saturated with intense small berry flavours over nuances of chocolate mint and menthol”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted January 2003\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96\/100 — James Halliday, Halliday Wine Companion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“the tannins are already amazingly well-knit; blackberry fruit; beautiful line and length, and a great finish.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eTasted 05 April 2007\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003ePublished 30 June 2021\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA.P. Birks Wendouree is one of Australia's most iconic and sought-after wine estates, founded in the late 19th century in Clare Valley, South Australia. Renowned for its extraordinary old vines, dry-grown vineyards and uncompromising traditional winemaking, Wendouree produces small quantities of deeply concentrated, long-lived wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate is celebrated for its distinctive Shiraz, characterised by intense dark fruit, firm structural tannins and exceptional longevity. Its limited production, historic vineyard heritage and enduring reputation have established Wendouree among Australia's most collectible fine wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2002\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e A.P. Birks Wendouree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clare Valley, South Australia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrape Variety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shiraz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWine Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Still Red Wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSweetness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBody:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium to Full\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlcohol:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVineyard:\u003c\/strong\u003e Historic Wendouree Estate Vineyard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eViticulture:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dry-grown, old vines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDrinking Window:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2022–2032 (Jeremy Oliver)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MW Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67709988831534,"sku":"4949912001","price":390.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0686\/6596\/6894\/files\/Wendouree_Shiraz_750ml_512d5adc-8579-4aab-abd7-08bf6f25ae9f.png?v=1791936202","url":"https:\/\/www.jcfinewines.au\/products\/2002-wendouree-shiraz-750ml-1","provider":"JC FINE WINES","version":"1.0","type":"link"}