Woodlands 'Margaret' Cabernet Merlot Malbec 2021

Woodlands' flagship single-estate Bordeaux blend, sourced entirely from the original Woodlands Vineyard at Wilyabrup, established in 1973. A typically Woodlands blend of approximately 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Merlot and 10% Malbec. The 2021 growing season saw spring storms and hail reduce crops across the region, followed by sustained summer heat and some welcome February rain, producing wines of restrained power and great natural acidity. Destemmed, hand sorted, crushed and fermented in small stainless steel fermenters with extended 35-day skin contact for the Cabernet, matured in French oak barriques for 18-22 months. Deep garnet in the glass with aromas of cassis, mulberry, dark chocolate and violet. The palate is medium-full bodied with bramble, Jaffa, plum and graphite fruit, firm polished tannins and a long, focused, mineral finish. One of Margaret River's most consistent Bordeaux blends.