{"product_id":"2021-wendouree-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"2021 Wendouree Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e96 Points James Halliday — A Rare Straight Cabernet from One of Clare Valley's Most Mythical Estates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy Wine Man on Wendouree\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWendouree is one of Australia's most revered and elusive wine estates. Nestled in the southern Clare Valley, this heritage property has been farming ancient bush vines — dry, without irrigation — since 1895. The winery is a stone building frozen in time; the philosophy is one of absolute minimal intervention, patience, and respect for the land. Wendouree wines are allocated exclusively through a loyal mailing list and rarely surface on the open market. A straight Cabernet Sauvignon from Wendouree is even rarer — the last release before this 2021 was from the 2018 vintage. When one appears, it demands attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFine-boned and refined, with a pure, focused character that sets it apart. Striking herbal detail weaves through cassis, green olive, lavender, and bergamot tea, with clove, woody spice, and faint ginger biscuit adding complexity. A ferrous, savoury undercurrent runs through the mid-palate, while a snarl of grippy, granitic tannins firms the wine beautifully and trails through a long, persistent finish. Medium-weight in its current guise, yet vividly high quality and full of charm. This is not a wine for now — it is a wine for much later in life. \u003cstrong\u003e96 Points — James Halliday\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStyle \u0026amp; Drinking Window\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-to-full bodied with firm, granitic tannin structure and exceptional length. The herbal, mineral character of Clare Valley Cabernet is on full display here — precise, cool-climate, and built for the cellar. Drink from 2030–2048+. Decant for a minimum of 3 hours if opening in the near term.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fine-boned structure and cassis-driven depth of the 2021 Wendouree Cabernet Sauvignon make it a superb match for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/products\/australian-frozen-grass-fed-white-stripe-premium-lamb-shank-bone-in?variant=61461015232882\"\u003eAustralian Grass-Fed Premium Lamb Shank\u003c\/a\u003e from My Meat Man. The wine's grippy tannins and savoury, ferrous character complement the rich, gelatinous texture of slow-braised \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mymeatman.com\/collections\/lamb\"\u003elamb\u003c\/a\u003e beautifully — whether braised low and slow with red wine and herbs, roasted bone-in until falling off the bone, or served with a rich jus and root vegetables.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy This Is a Smart Buy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt HK$1,099, this is a genuinely rare opportunity to acquire a straight Wendouree Cabernet Sauvignon — a wine that simply does not appear on the open market with any regularity. Comparable Clare Valley Cabernets of this pedigree and age-worthiness from top estates command HK$1,500–2,500+ when available. For collectors and serious Cabernet lovers, this is a must.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLooking for a Different Style?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/7886765785157\"\u003e2018 Grosset Gaia Clare Valley Cabernet Blend\u003c\/a\u003e — elegant, polished Clare Valley Cabernet-led blend from a regional icon\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/7886138212421\"\u003e2015 Eldredge Louie Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/a\u003e — structured Clare Valley Cabernet with great regional character and cellar potential\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/7891301597253\"\u003e2020 Sevenhill Saint Ignatius Dry Red\u003c\/a\u003e — a classic Clare Valley red blend with depth, history, and outstanding value\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6194\/1061\/files\/life-is-too-short-to-drink-bad-wine.jpg?v=1778560509\" alt=\"Life's too short for bad wine\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Wine Man","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45578839457861,"sku":null,"price":1288.0,"currency_code":"HKD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0699\/6194\/1061\/files\/wendouree-cabernet-sauvignon.png?v=1787123316","url":"https:\/\/www.mywineman.com\/products\/2021-wendouree-cabernet-sauvignon","provider":"My Wine Man","version":"1.0","type":"link"}