2018 Voyager Estate MJW Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River

Fruit from the Estate Old Block (planted 1978) and the North vineyard, Block 12 (planted 1995), both to the Houghton clone. Matured for 18 months in French oak (46% new). This wine absolutely needs a decant prior to drinking, so this bracket was poured before lunch – it has been in the glass nearly an hour – and still it is opening. The tannins require us to start at the finish, as they close around the fruit. However, they are superfine, pumice-like, and shape the red fruit in the mouth. This is a sophisticated, powder-fine cabernet that shows the power and might of the 2018 vintage, albeit in its inherently restrained manner. This is svelte and it will live an age.

97 points Erin Larkin winecomapnion.com.au

MJW wines are the pinnacle of Voyager Estate viticulture and winemaking. Sourced from the very best fruit and only made in exceptional years when conditions are optimal. Made in extremely limited quantity and presented in a hand numbered bottle.