2023 Wendouree Shiraz | Iconic Clare Valley Old Vine Shiraz

🏆 97 Point Icon | One of Australia's Most Collectible Shiraz Wines

One of Australia's most sought-after wines

Extraordinary concentration, impeccable balance, remarkable longevity and an unmistakable sense of place

97 points The R Review | 95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion | 95 Points – The Wine Front

Clare Valley, SA
RRP $312.50 a bottle

Iconic • Rare • One of Australia's Greatest Shiraz Wines

Some wines become legendary. Wendouree has earned that status over more than a century.

The 2023 Wendouree Shiraz is one of Australia's most sought-after wines, produced in tiny quantities from one of the country's most historic vineyards. Revered by collectors and wine lovers around the world, the Shiraz represents everything that has made Wendouree an icon—extraordinary concentration, impeccable balance, remarkable longevity and an unmistakable sense of place.

These are wines that are fiercely allocated, rarely seen on retail shelves and often disappear into private cellars the moment they are released.

Tasting Notes

Expect an intensely complex Clare Valley Shiraz with:

• Blackberry, satsuma plum and black cherry
• Mulberry and blackcurrant
• Dark chocolate and espresso
• Black pepper, star anise and exotic spice
• Earth, graphite and ironstone minerality
• Powerful yet beautifully refined tannins

The palate is concentrated without excess weight, combining layers of pristine dark fruit with savoury complexity and exceptional structure. Every element is perfectly balanced, leading to an incredibly long, mineral-driven finish that promises decades of evolution.

Critical Acclaim

• 97 Points – The R Review
• 95 Points – Halliday Wine Companion
• 95 Points – The Wine Front

About the Wine

Established in 1893, Wendouree remains one of Australia's most revered family-owned wineries. The estate's dry-grown, low-yielding vineyards in the Clare Valley consistently produce wines of extraordinary character and longevity.

The Shiraz is sourced from one of the estate's finest vineyard parcels, where ancient soils, old vines and meticulous vineyard management combine to create a wine of exceptional depth and complexity. Traditional winemaking techniques, minimal intervention and patient maturation allow the vineyard to speak with absolute clarity.

Wendouree wines are renowned for:

• Extremely limited production
• Outstanding ageing potential of 30–50+ years
• Exceptional concentration and structure
• Collectability and strong secondary market demand
• A unique expression of Clare Valley terroir

Food Pairings

Perfect with:

• Dry-aged rib-eye steak
• Slow-roasted lamb shoulder
• Venison with juniper
• Beef Wellington
• Aged Cheddar or mature Gouda

Why We Love It

Very few Australian wines inspire the loyalty and admiration that Wendouree does.

The 2023 Shiraz is a wine built for the long haul—profoundly concentrated, beautifully structured and unmistakably elegant. It is the kind of bottle that rewards patience, evolving over decades into something truly extraordinary.

Backed by 97 points from The R Review and 95 points from The Wine Front & Halliday Wine Companion, this is one of the benchmark Shiraz wines of Australia. At $295, it is more than just a great wine—it's an investment in one of the country's most enduring winemaking legacies.

👉 Produced in extremely limited quantities and highly allocated each vintage, the 2023 Wendouree Shiraz is an essential addition to any serious cellar. Secure your bottle before it's gone.