2020 Woodlands Wilyabrup Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, Margaret River

While it’s pulsing with energy and juicy fruit, this red is still finding its way with terse tannins and brisk acidity. In time they will subside. Mulberries, nori and black olives with lots of cedary oaky aromas and flavours folding in and out of the medium-bodied palate.

91 points Jane Faulkner winecompanion.com.au

The fruit was hand sorted berry-by-berry, crushed and then transferred to tank. 30% of this wine fermented without yeast, which enhances the aroma and overall balance. Following fermentation, the wine was transferred to French barrels where it spent 14 months. 15% of the oak barrels were new.

Intense crimson in colour, the nose is flush with rose petals, crunchy red cherries, mulberry and toasty oak notes. The palate is silky smooth, with supple tannins aligning the red fruits, blackberry and liquorice. Absolutely charming, its approachability should not fool you - this wine will definitely benefit from extended cellaring!