Woodlands Malbec 'Reserve de la Cave' 2023

The Woodlands Réserve de la Cave Malbec 2023 is a rare and highly collectible expression of old-vine Margaret River Malbec, sourced from the historic Woodlands Vineyard in Wilyabrup. Drawn from some of the estate's oldest vineyard plantings dating from 1975 to 1977, this wine represents the pinnacle of Woodlands' winemaking.

Produced only in exceptional years, the Réserve de la Cave range showcases carefully selected small-batch wines crafted with a simple, hands-on approach. The fruit is hand-picked, destemmed and hand-sorted before fermentation in a small open fermenter. Following fermentation, the wine is matured for 15 months in new French oak, enhancing structure, complexity and longevity.

The Réserve de la Cave wines are renowned for their concentration, elegance and ability to express the unique character of Woodlands' mature vines. Produced in very limited quantities, these wines have become some of Australia's most sought-after releases for collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Wine Details
Producer: Woodlands Wines
Region: Wilyabrup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Vintage: 2023
Variety: 100% Malbec
Vineyard: Estate vines planted between 1975 and 1977
Oak Maturation: 15 months in new French oak
Style: Premium, cellar-worthy red wine
Production: Limited release
About Réserve de la Cave

Produced since 2002, the Réserve de la Cave label is reserved for exceptional small-batch wines selected from Woodlands' oldest vineyard blocks. Typically released as rare expressions of Malbec, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Noir, these wines highlight the depth, complexity and ageing potential of one of Margaret River's pioneering vineyards.

Cellaring

While approachable in its youth, the wine has been crafted for long-term cellaring and will reward careful ageing over the coming decade and beyond.

A rare old-vine Margaret River Malbec that showcases the heritage, precision and exceptional quality of the Woodlands Réserve de la Cave range.