2025 Deep Woods Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Margaret River

Pungent tropical fruit, a bit full-on, but fans of the style will have no complaints with the passionfruit, feijoa and sugar snap aromas and flavours. Lots of green edges but also some attractive lemon sorbet, nettles and a light spray of texture.

87 points Halliday Wine Companion

Deep Woods has become one of Margaret River’s quiet success stories, particularly since Julian Langworthy took the reins as chief winemaker, bringing a sharp focus on purity and site expression. Tucked into the Yallingup Hills, the estate benefits from a slightly cooler, elevated position, with ocean breezes and gravelly soils helping to build intensity while preserving freshness. It is a style of Sauvignon Blanc that leans more toward refinement than overt tropical punch.

Zesty lime and grapefruit lead, followed by green apple, gooseberry and a lift of fresh herbs. There is a subtle complexity underneath, a hint of passionfruit and a gentle mineral edge that keeps everything feeling precise. The palate is crisp and energetic, yet not thin, carrying a light texture through the middle before finishing clean and refreshing with a lingering citrus drive.

It is at its best young, capturing that brightness and aromatic lift, though it will hold over the next couple of years if needed. A great example of how Margaret River can deliver Sauvignon Blanc with both vibrancy and polish.

Perfect with freshly shucked oysters, grilled fish with lemon and herbs, or a Thai green papaya salad with chilli and lime. It suits food that mirrors its freshness and brings out that lively citrus character.