Woodlands Margaret Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Malbec Reserve 2022 (375ml)

The Woodlands Margaret 2022 is the flagship wine of Woodlands, crafted from the finest parcels of fruit grown on the estate's historic Wilyabrup vineyards. A classic Margaret River blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot and 5% Malbec, this vintage captures the power, precision and age-worthy structure that have made Margaret one of Australia's most respected Cabernet-based wines.

Hand-picked between 18 March and 8 April, the fruit was destemmed and meticulously hand-sorted before fermentation in stainless steel, spending 24 days on skins to build concentration and complexity. Following pressing, the wine matured for 18 months in French oak, with 44% new oak, resulting in a seamless integration of fruit, tannin and oak.

Deep garnet-ruby in colour, the bouquet rewards patience, gradually revealing layers of fresh mulberry, blackberry compote, cherry, violet, red plum and cranberry. Subtle notes of toffee apple and fine-grained oak add further complexity. The palate is dense, energetic and beautifully layered, offering a spectrum of dark fruits, cocoa bean, orange zest, star anise and black pepper. Powerful tannins and bright acidity provide exceptional structure and length, pointing to a long future in the cellar.

Tasting Notes
Colour: Intense deep garnet-ruby
Aroma: Mulberry, blackberry compote, cherry, violet, red plum and cranberry
Palate: Dark fruits, cocoa bean, orange zest, star anise and black pepper
Oak Influence: Fine-grained French oak with hints of toffee apple
Structure: Powerful tannins balanced by bright, energetic acidity
Finish: Long, layered and built for longevity
Wine Details
Producer: Woodlands Wines
Region: Wilyabrup, Margaret River, Western Australia
Vintage: 2022
Format: 375ml
Blend: 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot, 5% Malbec
Harvest: 18 March to 8 April
Fermentation: Stainless steel, 24 days on skins
Oak Maturation: 18 months in French oak (44% new)
Closure: Screw Cap
Cellaring

This is a wine built for patience and reward. Best enjoyed between 2032 and 2037, when its depth, complexity and structure will be fully realised.

About Margaret

First produced in 1981 and named after founder Margaret Watson, Margaret is Woodlands' flagship wine and one of Margaret River's benchmark Cabernet blends. Crafted only from the estate's finest fruit, it consistently delivers the elegance, power and longevity synonymous with the region's greatest wines.