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Woodlands Wilyabrup Valley Cabernet Merlot 2021 (Margaret River)
Woodlands Wilyabrup Valley Cabernet Merlot 2021 (Margaret River)
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Woodlands Wilyabrup Valley Cabernet Merlot 2021 (Margaret River) is an elegant Australian red wine showcasing blackcurrant, violet, and refined tannins with a long, cool finish.
Appearance
This distinguished Cabernet Merlot displays a vivid crimson hue with excellent depth and clarity, reflecting the quality fruit from Margaret River's prestigious Wilyabrup Valley and careful winemaking practices.
Aroma
The nose reveals enticing aromas of fresh blackcurrant and blackberry jam, creating a rich, fruit-forward profile. Delicate violet notes add floral elegance, whilst subtle oak nuances provide complexity and depth without overwhelming the pure fruit expression. This aromatic profile showcases the classic Margaret River style.
Palate
The palate offers an elegant character that's medium-bodied yet full, delivering excellent balance and sophistication. Soft red and blue fruit flavours provide a lush, approachable texture, beautifully complemented by persistent violet notes that add floral complexity. The wine demonstrates refined winemaking through its seamless integration of fruit, oak, and tannin. Notably, it finishes long and cool, leaving a lasting impression of refined tannins and elegant structure that speaks to its premium quality.
Pairs With
Roast lamb • Grilled steak • Beef Wellington • Mushroom dishes • Aged cheddar • Duck breast • Venison
From the prestigious Wilyabrup Valley in Margaret River, this Cabernet Merlot blend demonstrates exceptional regional character and quality. Perfect for cellaring or enjoying now. Serve at 16-18°C.
Wine Specifications
Wine Specifications
Variety: Cabernet Merlot
Size: 750mL
Region: Margaret River
ABV: 13.5%
Vintage: 2021

Winery & Vintage Info
Woodlands vineyard was established in 1973 by David & Heather Watson and was one of the first five vineyards to be planted in the Margaret River Wine Region. David and Heather aimed to create wines to emulate the great vineyards of Bordeaux.
Woodlands produces wines from its two vineyards, both located in the Wilyabrup Valley. The original vineyard is located on Caves Rd, while the Woodlands Brook Vineyard is located just two kilometres away to the northeast.
Woodlands Vineyard is dry grown and maintained by hand using traditional and biodynamic methods. Attention in the vineyard includes hand weeding, cane pruning, bunch thinning and hand picking. Woodlands Cabernet Sauvignon is rated ‘Outstanding’ on the Langton’s Classification of Fine Wines.
The Wilyabrup Valley wines are sourced from a combination of Woodlands estate vineyards and other vineyards within the Wilyabrup Valley.
Vintage 2021 had a bit of everything to keep the winemakers busy! Winter and Spring temperatures were around average, with good rainfalls. Sadly a series of September storms and hail reduced crops across the region. By mid-December onwards it was hot, featuring prevailing south easterly winds for weeks on end, while some rain in early February and March was welcomed by the vines, not necessarily by us!
Harvest of our reds began on the 25th of March, and was complete by 14th April. Our winemaking was traditional for this wine. The fruit was de-stemmed, hand sorted, crushed and then fermented on skins for an average of 14 days, before being pressed.
The Woodlands 2021 Wilyabrup Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot is a blend of 61% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, and 11% Malbec matured in French barriques for 16 months.
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