Wendouree 2021: What More Could You Want

The Wendouree annual release is an exciting time for wine lovers, as it heralds another tranche of beautiful wines in the cellar, and marks the start of new drinking opportunities. In the video I open the recently arrived 2021 reds and discuss each of their personalities and attributes, through the lens of the sensational, classical, 2021 season.
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0:00 - Intro
1:40 - 2021 Vintage in Clare Valley
3:16 - Mataro
4:52 - Shiraz Mataro
6:03 - Shiraz
8:21 - Cabernet Sauvignon
9:42 - Cabernet Malbec
11:28 - Cellaring. What Should I Drink/Keep?
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Full notes and scores available to Wine Advocate subscribers: www.robertparker.com
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Any review you see on my socials ( / erinllarkin , this channel and my website (www.erinlarkin.com.au) are never paid for by wineries or anyone else: the wines are featured on their merits - because they have risen to the top in tastings. If you try the wines I recommend and you like them - good! Because so do I.

[@billmac2049]

What a wonderful review Erin. Your enthusiasm for these wines was palpable. My card has been hit so I know my dozen will be arriving soon and this sublime critique has me pacing the the footpath waiting for the delivery. Thank you. Love the glasses btw.

[@erinlarkin]

Thanks for watching! And hope you get to open some when they arrive. Always good to see what you’re dealing with. The glasses have the added benefit of enabling clear vision 😉 very exciting!

[@jorgenmillton1166]

Thanks for another great video, so happy you're back :) This producer is something that we from Europe never can drink what I understand. But a great video as usaul, looking forward to the next one :)

[@erinlarkin]

Well - at least you know what to do when you find a bottle 😉 thanks for watching!

[@stuartkennett112]

Amazing review! Getting my first allocation this year I'm so excited 🙌

[@erinlarkin]

Great gear to start!

[@drmatthewhorkey]

I've been fortunate enough to have plenty of the great Aussie wines... Unfortunately I have't had the wines from Wendouree so thanks for this little overview!

[@erinlarkin]

Highly recommended!

[@wyattalexander4041]

To write a hand written letter to be on the list to receive wines is deeply personal and a testimony to how the wines are regarded.
A exciting and passionate review as always especially being the 2021’s and love the distinction of the order!

[@erinlarkin]

I think that’s part of why everyone feels very lucky/fortunate to receive the wines. There is a personal connection, and it’s a patient one. No rushing.

[@whitty75]

Great review. I have a number of '17's in the fridge trying to hold for a bit longer.

[@erinlarkin]

Cool vintage ‘17. Very different to ‘21 but might offer some enjoyable insights!

[@tcgatz7884]

Awesome stuff Erin xx

[@erinlarkin]

Thanks for watching!

[@tcgatz7884]

Love wstching both you n JJ at it. Excellent work.

[@minka8047]

@ Erin Larkin Welcome back! No Wendowree for me this year -2 years of hand written notes from Tony saying there is not enough 😢

[@erinlarkin]

Keep writing!

[@tommyplussunnyful]

I didn’t get any allocation last year either

[@steveilich2197]

Great review Erin, now to try and find some 🥴

[@erinlarkin]

That’s always the hardest part! Good luck!

[@erinlarkin]

You’re in Perth right? Try Cherubino’s City Cellar…

[@steveilich2197]

@@erinlarkin yes, Perth, will definitely have a look. Thank you 🙏

[@ernestwong9518]

Great review and really enjoy watching your video. Sadly I can only source Wendouree wines from the auction and pay high premium for them 😢

[@erinlarkin]

In terms of the quality you receive they still are extraordinary value for money!