Wild Duck Creek

"Exceptional" (Springflat) - Langton's Fine Wine Classification IV
Robert Parker 99 Points - Duck Muck Shiraz 1997

"Wild Duck Creek Estate is one of those cult wineries in Australia, based outside of Melbourne, that achieved much of its acclaim due to a mixture of excellent winemaking techniques (vinification is entirely effected through manual pressing), a winemaker with a keen sense of what good wine is (David knows and deeply loves his vines), and of course, that Robert Parker 99-pointer for their flagship "Duck Muck" in the '97 vintage." - Jamus Aug 21, 2002

"History would say that we have made wines built for the cellar, and the present is no different. At Wild Duck Creek Estate, we have a philosophy of continuing improvement in all facets of the winemaking process. From continuous human engagement in our vineyards, to critically looking at every aspect of our winemaking style, we are always striving for excellence... Our winemaking is minimalist, allowing our fruit to express itself fully. We hand plunge the skins four times per day, using some whole bunches in most ferments for complexity of aroma and texture. Some extended skin contact is used on some batches when required. Each batch is then basket-pressed into the best French and American oak hogsheads and barriques with the tightest grain. The wine rests in these barrels for up to three years depending on the batch and its final destination." - Wild Duck Creek

 

 

  • Wild Duck Creek Reserve Shiraz 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] Wild Duck Creek Reserve Shiraz 2008

    Region: VIC- Heathcote

    -Robert Parker 96 points!'A wine of extraordinary intensity, richness, and extract (yields were .5 tons of fruit per acre), the 2004 Shiraz Duck Muck is a totally dry red that tips the scales at 17.5% alcohol. While it pushes the limits of civilized...

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    $109.00
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  • Wild Duck Creek Springflat Shiraz 2008

    [SOLD-OUT] Wild Duck Creek Springflat Shiraz 2008

    Region: VIC- Heathcote

    "Prior to deciding what wines can be made every vintage, David and Liam sit down and look critically at the wine that was produced and try to decipher how to make the best 'Springflat' possible. Yes, sometimes this means that we do not make a 'Shiraz...

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    $70.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Wild Duck Creek Reserve Shiraz 2006 1500mL-Magnum

    [SOLD-OUT] Wild Duck Creek Reserve Shiraz 2006 1500mL-Magnum

    Region: VIC- Heathcote

    RobertParker.com 97 points!“The 2006 Shiraz Reserve was aged in 100% new French oak for 24 months. The nose delivers wood smoke, meat, game, pencil lead, black cherry, blueberry, and licorice notes. Voluptuous and mouth-coating, it conceals enough...

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    $230.00
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  • Wild Duck Creek Springflat Shiraz 2007

    [SOLD-OUT] Wild Duck Creek Springflat Shiraz 2007

    Region: VIC- Heathcote

    eRobertParker.com 92 Points!"The 2007 Springflat Shiraz is 100% Shiraz aged for 20 months in hogsheads, 50 / 50 French / American oak, 40% new. Deep garnet-purple in color, it reveals aromas of warm blackberry compote, dark chocolate with a waft of dried...

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    $85.00
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  • Wild Duck Creek Reserve Shiraz 2006

    [SOLD-OUT] Wild Duck Creek Reserve Shiraz 2006

    Region: VIC- Heathcote

    The fruit is taken predominantly from our original Springflat vineyard at the winery. Only in exceptional years has select bunch picks been performed on one other of our vineyards at Mt Camel. Made in the same vein as the Cabernet Sauvignon reserve, a...

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    $109.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Wild Duck Creek Duck Muck 2004

    [SOLD-OUT] Wild Duck Creek Duck Muck 2004

    Region: VIC- Heathcote

    "A wine of extraordinary intensity, richness, and extract (yields were .5 tons of fruit per acre), the 2004 Shiraz Duck Muck is a totally dry red that tips the scales at 17.5% alcohol. While it pushes the limits of civilized drinking, it is neither pruny...

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    $375.00
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  • Wild Duck Creek Reserve Shiraz 2005

    [SOLD-OUT] Wild Duck Creek Reserve Shiraz 2005

    Region: VIC- Heathcote

    The fruit is taken predominantly from our original Springflat vineyard at the winery. Only in exceptional years has select bunch picks been performed on one other of our vineyards at Mt Camel. Made in the same vein as the Cabernet Sauvignon reserve, a...

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    $109.00
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    [SOLD-OUT] Wild Duck Creek Springflat Shiraz 2006

    Region: VIC- Heathcote

    eRobertParker.com 92 Points!"The 2006 Springflat Shiraz is 100% varietal aged in 100% new French and American oak. The nose offers up an array of cedar, saddle leather, boysenberry, blackberry, and blueberry compote. This is followed by a sweetly...

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    $75.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Wild Duck Creek Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

    [SOLD-OUT] Wild Duck Creek Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 1998

    Region: VIC- Heathcote

    A limited release offering from Wild Duck include 75 cases of 1998 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve. Made from 20-year old 100% Cabernet Sauvignon vines, it exhibits a saturated black purple color as well as a gorgeous nose of spice box, licorice, black...

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    $100.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Wild Duck Creek Reserve Shiraz 2004 1500mL-Magnum

    [SOLD-OUT] Wild Duck Creek Reserve Shiraz 2004 1500mL-Magnum

    Region: VIC- Heathcote

    Robert Parker 95 points!“The 2004 Shiraz Reserve was aged in 100% new French oak hogsheads for 20 months. The alcohol is a mere 15.5%, but the wine is gorgeously pure revealing a quintessential black raspberry and creme de cassis purity and richness that...

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    $230.00
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  • Wild Duck Creek Springflat Shiraz 2005

    [SOLD-OUT] Wild Duck Creek Springflat Shiraz 2005

    Region: VIC- Heathcote

    The 2005 Shiraz "Springflat" was aged for 18 months in 50% new French oak with the balance equal portions of seasoned French and American oak. It emits an alluring bouquet of cedar, saddle leather, boysenberry, mulberry, blackberry, and blueberry compote...

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    $70.00
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  • Wild Duck Creek Reserve Shiraz 2004

    [SOLD-OUT] Wild Duck Creek Reserve Shiraz 2004

    Region: VIC- Heathcote

    Robert Parker 95 points!"The 2004 Shiraz Reserve was aged in 100% new French oak hogsheads for 20 months. The alcohol is a mere 15.5%, but the wine is gorgeously pure revealing a quintessential black raspberry and creme de cassis purity and richness that...

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    $89.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Wild Duck Creek Duck Muck 2002

    [SOLD-OUT] Wild Duck Creek Duck Muck 2002

    Region: VIC- Heathcote

    Robert Parker 95 points!"The renowned 2002 Shiraz Duck Muck, a late harvest cuvee with 16.5% alcohol, does not possess the Amarone-like, raisiny, pruny character one might expect from a Shiraz of this power. It boasts a dense purple color, a sumptuous...

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    $425.00
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  • [SOLD-OUT] Wild Duck Creek Springflat Shiraz 2004

    [SOLD-OUT] Wild Duck Creek Springflat Shiraz 2004

    Region: VIC- Heathcote

    Robert Parker 94 points!'The blockbuster 2004 Shiraz Springflat's inky/purple color is followed by a wine that pushes concentration to the limit. Made from tiny yields of 1.5 to 1.8 tons of fruit per acre, aged in 50% new and 50% 1 and 2 year old oak...

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    $75.00
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  • Wild Duck Creek Springflat Shiraz 2003

    [SOLD-OUT] Wild Duck Creek Springflat Shiraz 2003

    Region: VIC- Heathcote

    Robert Parker 92 points!"Wild Duck Creek's offerings can be the most concentrated and wickedly wild wines of Heathcote, but this vintage appears to have tamed some of this winery's fire and brimstone characteristics. However, at 16% alcohol, the 2003...

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    $65.00
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