Voyager Estate
Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
Margaret River, South West Australia, Western Australia, Australia
Aromatics of black fruits with a touch of menthol (eucalyptus in these parts). Not as herbaceous as the northern part of Margaret River up In Wilyabrup. Oak is noticeable on the palate initially (even at 16 years). One of the few Cab Merlot blends as their top Cuvée (Cullen is another) in preference to straight Cabernet Sauvignon. On the palate ripe black fruits and mulberry. Finishes with fine tannins. HH has a long drinking window on this, up to 2039 which I don’t think many will have the willpower to follow- including me.
Aromatics of black fruits with a touch of menthol (eucalyptus in these parts). Not as herbaceous as the northern part of Margaret River up In Wilyabrup. Oak is noticeable on the palate initially (even at 16 years). One of the few Cab Merlot blends as their top Cuvée (Cullen is another) in preference to straight Cabernet Sauvignon. On the palate ripe black fruits and mulberry. Finishes with fine tannins. HH has a long drinking window on this, up to 2039 which I don’t think many will have the willpower to follow- including me.
May 27th, 2025Trophy Best Red Blend Qantas Wine Show of WA 2014 Trophy Best Older Red. 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot; 4% Petit Verdot. Leafy and savoury more than fruit driven. The second night - didn’t age well overnight. More astringent and bitter than the previous night. Lacks mid palate fruit ripeness.
Trophy Best Red Blend Qantas Wine Show of WA 2014 Trophy Best Older Red. 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Merlot; 4% Petit Verdot. Leafy and savoury more than fruit driven. The second night - didn’t age well overnight. More astringent and bitter than the previous night. Lacks mid palate fruit ripeness.
May 9th, 2025
Brambles , mint , fresh , juicy . Great balance . Good length. Very , very good
Brambles , mint , fresh , juicy . Great balance . Good length. Very , very good
Jun 3rd, 2023A dense dark crimson with a hint of a tawny rim. Sweet vanillin on the nose and some of that oaky influence with black fruits. Barb found Loam and Cherry. A classic Margaret River Cabernet Merlot from a good vintage. The Cellar experience and manicured grounds are second to none if you are ever visiting Margaret River.
A dense dark crimson with a hint of a tawny rim. Sweet vanillin on the nose and some of that oaky influence with black fruits. Barb found Loam and Cherry. A classic Margaret River Cabernet Merlot from a good vintage. The Cellar experience and manicured grounds are second to none if you are ever visiting Margaret River.
Apr 21st, 2023Mid to deep crimson in colour. Notes of black olive, geranium, red capsicum (peppers). Very dusty and herbaceous. More savoury than fruit driven. Next one in a year. Definitely the most lavish cellar door in Margaret River and a must visit if you are in the District. Had another bottle 70 weeks later on 11th April 2022 with consistent notes - say 91 points.
Mid to deep crimson in colour. Notes of black olive, geranium, red capsicum (peppers). Very dusty and herbaceous. More savoury than fruit driven. Next one in a year. Definitely the most lavish cellar door in Margaret River and a must visit if you are in the District. Had another bottle 70 weeks later on 11th April 2022 with consistent notes - say 91 points.
Dec 3rd, 2020Nose of blackberry and mulberry together with Margaret River herbaceousness. Charred oak notes as an accompaniment not dominating. Medium weight palate with a degree of elegance. Touch of astringency. Could have done with more mid palate fruit. Drink remaining 3 bottles in next few years. Definitely the most palatial cellar door and grounds in Margaret River and a must visit in a trip to the region. No expense spared.
Nose of blackberry and mulberry together with Margaret River herbaceousness. Charred oak notes as an accompaniment not dominating. Medium weight palate with a degree of elegance. Touch of astringency. Could have done with more mid palate fruit. Drink remaining 3 bottles in next few years. Definitely the most palatial cellar door and grounds in Margaret River and a must visit in a trip to the region. No expense spared.
Jul 26th, 2020Notes of mulberry cedar and tomato leaf. Medium + bodied with a hint of Capsicum amongst the restrained berry fruit. A nice balance between savoury and fruit characters all blended into a more restrained style with trademark Margaret River herbaceousness. A long future in front of it.
Notes of mulberry cedar and tomato leaf. Medium + bodied with a hint of Capsicum amongst the restrained berry fruit. A nice balance between savoury and fruit characters all blended into a more restrained style with trademark Margaret River herbaceousness. A long future in front of it.
Oct 19th, 2018Young for 10 years of age. Rich red/purple tinges. Cassis and black currant with some mint/Herbal notes. Same on palate with a mulberry note. Expected a little more complexity from the maker and the vintage. The first one from a 6 pack. Another 5 years in the cellar will be ok.
Young for 10 years of age. Rich red/purple tinges. Cassis and black currant with some mint/Herbal notes. Same on palate with a mulberry note. Expected a little more complexity from the maker and the vintage. The first one from a 6 pack. Another 5 years in the cellar will be ok.
Nov 22nd, 2017Excellent, excellent WA cabernet dominant blend; shows Margaret River's dominance of Australian cabernets; shows tobacco and black fruits flavours; undoubtedly now dry with a tannin backbone rarely found in Oz cabernet; then juicy, taut acids too to show further longevity; drink til 2025; little colour dropoff
Excellent, excellent WA cabernet dominant blend; shows Margaret River's dominance of Australian cabernets; shows tobacco and black fruits flavours; undoubtedly now dry with a tannin backbone rarely found in Oz cabernet; then juicy, taut acids too to show further longevity; drink til 2025; little colour dropoff
2 people found it helpfulDec 29th, 2014Voyager's flagship red from the good 2005 vintage. Typical alluring Marg River Cab nose but a surprising light weight palate which brings into question it's longevity. This is the 2nd of 6 and I will need to drink the remainder in the 12 to 18 months. 17-
Voyager's flagship red from the good 2005 vintage. Typical alluring Marg River Cab nose but a surprising light weight palate which brings into question it's longevity. This is the 2nd of 6 and I will need to drink the remainder in the 12 to 18 months. 17-
1 person found it helpfulJan 11th, 2015