A superbly fragrant nose of dark berry fruits, with hints of anise and forest floor earthiness. The palate is elegant with fine tannins and persistent length. Aged in French oak for twelve months, this wine drinks beautifully now and will benefit from cellaring.

VINEYARDS

The Wilyabrup sub-region of Margaret River is used for its consistency in producing rich fruit flavours, providing subtle and elegant aromatics and fine tannins.

SEASON

The 2023 vintage was long and cool, picking later than we traditionally do. The cool conditions allowed the grapes to slowly ripen, resulting in perfectly balanced flavours and natural acidity.

WINEMAKING

A considerable number of parcels go into making our Cabernet Merlot blend. A number of picks occur starting in the northern areas of Margaret River and working our way south over a couple of months. Each parcel is machine harvested during the cool of the night and transferred to static fermenters for a controlled and cool primary fermentation. After primary ferment each parcel is carefully pressed off. These parcels are kept separate and sent to a mix of new, second and third use French barrels for secondary ferment and maturation for twelve months.

TASTING NOTES

A wonderfully elegant wine made with a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc grapes. A fragrant bouquet full of dark forest berries, anise, and earthy notes, with hints of savoury olive. Lovely line and length with a fine tannin structure. Aged in French oak for twelve months, this wine drinks beautifully now and will benefit from cellaring.

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