-
98
/ 100
James Halliday -
95
/ 100
James Suckling -
94
/ 100
Erin Larkin
Red
Classification
Cabernet Sauvignon
Variety
2021
Vintage
750ml (Bottle)
Bottle Size
Australia
Country
Western Australia, Margaret River
Region
14.0%
Alcohol %
10-15 Years
Cellaring
Scores
98 / 100"From the earliest plantings (in 1987) of the estate. It begins piling on points with the bright, clear colour and doesn't stop with the bouquet of blackcurrant, bay leaf and airy spices, then flowing on in elegant, medium-bodied mode to a perfectly balanced and mouth-watering finish. Something quite special in its Margaret River context."
- James Halliday
95 / 100
"Attractive aromas of blackcurrants, dark chocolate, cedar, dark spices and pine cones. Hints of cigar box, too. Medium- to full-bodied, steady and focused with mineral chalky freshness. Firm and structured but refined and sleek. Balanced and vivid. Well made."
- James Suckling
94 / 100
"2021 was a really challenging season for grape growing in Margaret River, in large part due to two cyclone weather events that pushed precipitation down the west coast of Australia. With significant rainfall in February and March, viticulturists were put under major strain in terms of managing the effects of rain in the vineyards. The 2021 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is light-framed and pretty, loaded with violets and raspberries, the tannins defined by a raw cocoa edge. This is an earlier-drinking proposition than many of the wines in the lineup. It is actually a remarkable wine in the context of the season. Pretty! This is charming and lighter than its older siblings—the oak regime was tailored to suit the year."
- Erin Larkin
Tasting Notes
Renowned in Margaret River, Deep Woods Estate is celebrated for crafting vibrant wines capturing the region's essence.
Their pinnacle Cabernet Sauvignon, sourced from original estate vines and Abbey Vale vineyard, is a bright red beauty with a crimson edge.
Aromas of red fruit, violets, and cedar-like oak precede a medium-bodied palate bursting with red brambly fruits and cranberries. Super fine tannins, delicately suspended and sweetened by French oak, complete this exceptional expression of Deep Woods' winemaking artistry.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity