2014 Domaine Naturaliste Discovery Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River

Deep, dark red/purple colour. The bouquet is rich and ripe, classic cabernet, fresh, bright and intense, with good concentration and persistence. A delicious cabernet. Good now and for the longer term. Drink to 2029.

92 points Huon Hooke for The Real Review, July 2016

Includes 8% merlot and 1% each of malbec and cabernet franc. A delicious fusion of red fruits from the forest and field, offset by very fine but persistent tannins on the finish. Oak has been a means to an end, not an end in itself.

92 points James Halliday for Halliday Wine Companion, June 2021

Medium to deep garnet-purple colored, the 2014 Discovery Cabernet Sauvignon has a nose of black berry compote, crème de cassis and red currant jelly with suggestions of pencil shavings, wild thyme and eucalypt. Possessing an elegant medium body and mature, approachable tannins, it fills the mouth with red and black fruit preserves, finishing with lively herb and menthol notes.

90 points Lisa Perrotti-Brown for The Wine Advocate, May 2016

Domaine Naturaliste’s Discovery tier of wines offers balanced, fruit-forward style wines that are ready to be enjoyed on release. It is no wonder that they offer style and value beyond the price, as they are given the same kind of love and attention to detail as their flagship wines receive in the winery,

The 2014 Discovery Cabernet is a 90/8/1/1-blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc, with the parcels of fruit fermented separately and matured for twelve months in seasoned French oak barrels.

About this producer

Domaine Naturaliste Vineyard is located in the highly acclaimed Wilyabrup sub-region of Margaret River in Western Australia. Founded by Bruce Dukes, one of Western Australia’s most respected winemakers, the estate focuses on purity, balance and site expression.

Domaine Naturaliste Vineyard is located in the highly acclaimed Wilyabrup sub-region of Margaret River in Western Australia. Founded by Bruce Dukes, one of Western Australia’s most respected winemakers, the estate focuses on purity, balance and site expression.