This is Woodlands best Cabernet Cuvée named after family members or friends - in this case Thomas. Mid to dark crimson with a youthful purple rim. 96% Cabernet, 3% Malbec and 1% Cabernet Franc. A classic Margaret River Cabernet showing mulberry and bay leaf (without the herbaceousness ) cedar and blackcurrant. More elegant than blockbuster. A touch of astringency to separate it from the truly great Margaret River vintages. Had the 2nd one 43 weeks later on 25th April 2024. with similar notes. A touch of bay leaf. I think Jancis’s window up to 2027 is way too early. Other experts have said 2025 - 2040 which is more accurate. It was drinking well tonight. A good Woodlands Cabernet but I’ve had better like 2009. 94 points. Ray Jordan’s wine of the year for 2016.
This is Woodlands best Cabernet Cuvée named after family members or friends - in this case Thomas. Mid to dark crimson with a youthful purple rim. 96% Cabernet, 3% Malbec and 1% Cabernet Franc. A classic Margaret River Cabernet showing mulberry and bay leaf (without the herbaceousness ) cedar and blackcurrant. More elegant than blockbuster. A touch of astringency to separate it from the truly great Margaret River vintages. Had the 2nd one 43 weeks later on 25th April 2024. with similar notes. A touch of bay leaf. I think Jancis’s window up to 2027 is way too early. Other experts have said 2025 - 2040 which is more accurate. It was drinking well tonight. A good Woodlands Cabernet but I’ve had better like 2009. 94 points. Ray Jordan’s wine of the year for 2016.
Jul 1st, 2023
Margaret River, South West Australia, Western Australia, Australia
