Tasting Notes
winemaker's note
This is one of the best wines that Deep Woods Estate makes. It's the one that I cellar for special occasions and also drink on a Tuesday with pizza.
Julian Langworthy, Chief Winemaker
colour
Deep crimson with purple hues.
aroma
Brimming with aromas of violets, blackberry bramble and bay leaf.
palate
Full and rich with notes of dark chocolate, bramble and cassis. Soft, ripe tannin abounds the palate and provides both structure and length.
cellaring
This wine may be enjoyed on release but will find further complexity over three to four years from vintage.
Technical
vintage
The 2019 growing season was not without challenge. A mild and very steady vintage allowed for slow, measured flavour and tannin development. The result is medium-bodied wines with lovely perfume and wonderful fine-boned tannin structures. Elegance personified if
you will.
winemaking
Fruit was crushed into separate fermenters and pump-overs and delestage were used to extract tannin and colour. After 12–16 days, the ferments were pressed before completing primary fermentation to dryness in tank. The wine was then racked into tight grain, thin stave Bordelaise French oak barriques, 25% of which were new and matured for 18 months before blending.
region
Margaret River
varieties
Cabernet
Merlot
Malbec
analysis
- Alcohol: 14.0%
- pH: 3.47
- TA: 6.6 g/L
Food Pairings
Slow cooked lamb shanks in a rich Italian tomato sauce, served on a creamy mash.
Awards
Melbourne Royal Wine Awards 2021
Best Cabernet Sauvignon Blend
Wine Show of Western Australia 2021
Royal Hobart Wine Show 2021
Margaret River Wine Show 2020
Royal Queensland Wine Show 2021
Margaret River Wine Show 2021
Reviews
Halliday wine companion 2022
As per usual for the Deep Woods team, this is a dence, intensely vibrant and cracking cabernet merlot. Never doubt them, for they are doing brilliant things. Screw cap.
94Excellent drop
A very pleasant experience. Lovely nose, smooth to drink and a delighful aftertaste.

Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
Shared this with friends & we all really enjoyed it....great wine!!