{"title":"Woodlands | Margaret River","description":"\u003cp\u003eWoodlands is a family-owned estate in the Wilyabrup Valley — Margaret River’s most celebrated sub-region, and the heartland of the region’s finest Cabernet-based wines. The Watson family have been farming this land since 1973, building one of Margaret River’s most quietly respected estates over five decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wines are led by Chardonnay and Cabernet Merlot from the Wilyabrup Valley — elegant, structured, and built to age. The maritime influence of the Indian Ocean moderates the growing season, producing fruit with natural acidity, fine tannins, and the kind of restraint that defines great Margaret River wine.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"woodlands-wilyabrup-valley-chardonnay-2024-margaret-river","title":"Woodlands Wilyabrup Valley Chardonnay 2024 | Margaret River","description":"\u003cp\u003eWoodlands Wilyabrup Valley Chardonnay 2024 is a wine of purity, concentration and energy from one of Margaret River's founding estates. The 2024 vintage, the driest since 2007, produced exceptionally low yields and concentrated fruit from the Woodlands Brook Vineyard in Margaret River's renowned Wilyabrup Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bright pale straw with a hint of gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e — White peach, nectarine and apricot layered with sea spray freshness and subtle struck-match complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Fresh and vibrant yet powerful, with crisp orchard fruits, layers of apricot and melon, phenolic grip adding texture, and a long mineral finish of finesse and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation proceeded spontaneously in French oak barrels with some malolactic fermentation occurring though not promoted. The wine spent time in barrel before bottling under screwcap to preserve aromatic freshness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWoodlands Brook Vineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished from 2013 on Puzey Road in the Wilyabrup Valley, two kilometres inland from the original Woodlands Vineyard. Seven hectares of Chardonnay were planted on a gentle south-facing slope with east-west rows, promoting balanced ripening and aromatic precision. Sandy loam over clay soils and the Wente (Mendoza) clone — taken as massale cuttings from the celebrated Chloe block — form the foundation of this wine. Vines are planted at 5,000 per hectare without irrigation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage 2024\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2024 was a warm and very dry vintage — the driest since 2007. Spring conditions commenced early, bringing forward flowering and veraison. The remainder of the growing season stayed dry and warm, producing extremely low yields and highly concentrated fruit throughout much of the Wilyabrup Valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrilled lobster, pan-seared scallops, roast chicken, soft cheeses, mushroom risotto and smoked salmon.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodlands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48759321035001,"sku":"9336111000211-2024","price":32.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/woodlands-margaret-river-wilyabrup-valley-chardonnay-2024.webp?v=1786000682"},{"product_id":"woodlands-wilyabrup-valley-cabernet-merlot-2022","title":"Woodlands Wilyabrup Valley Cabernet Merlot 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eWoodlands Wilyabrup Valley Cabernet Merlot 2022 is a classic Margaret River red blend from one of the region’s founding estates — a wine of elegance, structure and genuine Wilyabrup character. Excellent flowering conditions and a warm, dry growing season produced a vintage of vitality, freshness and spring-like lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e — Deep crimson with excellent depth and clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e — Perfumed and immediate — violet, rose petal and blue fruits, layered with subtle vanilla, crème caramel and gentle toast. With air, savoury nuances emerge: lavender, Provençal spices and a hint of coastal salinity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePalate\u003c\/strong\u003e — Clean, cool entry with bright blue and red fruits. Waves of juicy fruit build through the mid-palate, supported by chewy, fruit-driven tannins. Savoury undertones of charred anise, cured meat and light toast, with bright acidity keeping everything energetic and precise. The finish is long, fresh and crunchy with a distinctly coastal feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA blend of 62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 4% Malbec. Fruit was de-stemmed, hand sorted, crushed and fermented on skins before pressing. The wine was matured in French barriques for 14 months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVineyard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced from a combination of Woodlands estate vineyards and select vineyards within the Wilyabrup Valley. The original Woodlands Vineyard on Caves Road was established in 1973 — one of the first five vineyards planted in the Margaret River region. Vines are dry grown and maintained by hand using traditional methods including hand weeding, cane pruning, bunch thinning and hand picking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage 2022\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFlowering conditions were excellent in 2022, and thereafter conditions remained warm and dry throughout the growing season. The result is a wine full of vitality, freshness and spring-like lift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRoast lamb, grilled steak, beef Wellington, duck breast, mushroom dishes and aged cheddar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Woodlands","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48888564613369,"sku":"9336111000204-2022","price":32.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/6820\/0441\/files\/woodlands-wilyabrup-valley-cabernet-merlot-2022.webp?v=1787549002"}],"url":"https:\/\/winesellersdirect.com.au\/collections\/woodlands-margaret-river.oembed","provider":"Wine Sellers Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}