2022 Deep Woods Estate Reserve Cabernet, Margaret River

A high-class cabernet that comes from the old vines of Deep Woods Estate and Abbey Vale. Delightful florals on the nose merge with dark blackcurrant and lifted bay leaf and subtle olive tapenade nuances. The palate is a domain of control and poise with fine chalky tannins and ample well-weighted use of new and seasoned French oak. I love that compelling combination of polish and power with a body that leans slightly to medium weight but with deep concentration.

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Deep Woods Estate Reserve Cabernet from Margaret River is a celebrated wine that exemplifies the power and elegance of Cabernet Sauvignon in this renowned Australian region. Deep Woods Estate has garnered acclaim for its meticulous approach to winemaking, with a particular focus on crafting premium Cabernet that reflects Margaret River’s unique terroir. The region’s gravelly soils, combined with the cooling breezes from the Indian Ocean, create ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon, allowing it to develop intense flavors, fine tannins, and balanced acidity.

Led by acclaimed winemaker Julian Langworthy, Deep Woods Estate approaches the Reserve Cabernet with precision and care. Fruit is selected from the estate’s top vineyard parcels, hand-harvested at optimal ripeness, and fermented in small batches to preserve its purity and complexity. Extended aging in French oak barrels enhances the wine’s structure and adds layers of depth, allowing it to develop both immediate appeal and long-term cellaring potential.

Enticing aromas of blackcurrant, cassis, and dark cherry, interwoven with hints of cedar, graphite, and subtle spice from the oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and finely structured, with flavors of blackberry, plum, and a touch of dark chocolate, supported by well-integrated tannins and a vibrant acidity. The finish is long and refined, making this Cabernet a superb representation of Margaret River’s quality

Bright red with a crimson edge, it's lithe and not overtly dense. The nose has a lovely red fruit lift with violets and the suggestion of cedar-like oak. Fragrant and expressive, but delicately poised like the vintage. The palate is a medium-bodied driven, fruit laden beast! Again, intense flavours of red brambly fruits and crunchy cranberries. Super fine tannins are elegantly suspended within the palate and are held in place with the suggestion of fine-grained French oak sweetness.

Optimum drinking within three to eight years of vintage.

Deep Woods Estate was established in 1987 and has now become one of Margaret River’s most awarded and highly regarded wineries.