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Woodlands Margaret Cabernet Blend 2008
Very finely crafted, with layers of pristine fruit lifted by a seductive floral perfume of violets, cassis, blackberries, raspberries and plums backed by fresh cedar/vanilla oak and suggestions of dried herbs. Smooth and silky, its pristine, alluring palate of small berries and fresh oak is underpinned by a genuinely firm, if fine and supple backbone of silky tannins. It finishes with charming balance and focus and a lingering core of fruit.
Vintage
2008
Peak years to drink
2020 - 2028
Jeremy's score
93 / 100
Seal type
Screw top
Woodlands Margaret Cabernet Blend
Margaret River
Price Range at Release: $50-$99
Vintage: 2016
Alc %: 13.5
$ Rel: 70
Very finely crafted, with layers of pristine fruit lifted by a seductive floral perfume of violets, cassis, blackberries, raspberries and plums backed by fresh cedar/vanilla oak and suggestions of dried herbs. Smooth and silky, its pristine, alluring palate of small berries and fresh oak is underpinned by a genuinely firm, if fine and supple backbone of silky tannins. It finishes with charming balance and focus and a lingering core of fruit.
Last Date Tasted: 7/8/2019
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Vintage
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Score/100
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Score/20
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Year To Drink
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2016
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91 | 17.5 | 2021-2024+  |
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2016
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91 | 17.6 | 2021-2024 |
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2015
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95 | 18.6 | 2027-2035+ |
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2014
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95 | 18.7 | 2026-2034+ |
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2013
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95 | 18.7 | 2021-2025+ |
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2012
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94 | 18.5 | 2024-2032 |
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2011
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94 | 18.4 | 2023-2031 |
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2010
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95 | 18.8 | 2022-2030+ |
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2009
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95 | 18.8 | 2017-2021+  |
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2008
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93 | 18.2 | 2020-2028 |
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2007
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96 | 19.1 | 2019-2027+ |
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2006
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93 | 18.0 | 2014-2018+ |
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2005
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97 | 19.3 | 2017-2025+ |
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2004
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97 | 19.2 | 2016-2024 |
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2003
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90 | 17.0 | 2011-2015 |
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2002
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87 | 16.2 | 2007-2010+ |
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2001
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88 | 16.6 | 2009-2012 |
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Winery
Woodlands
Established in 1973, Woodlands is still enjoying a stunning renaissance that shows no signs of slackening. It has developed its own house style - almost a prerequisite for greatness in wine - of deeply perfumed, pristine fruit integrated with fresh, fine-grained oak and underpinned by a classically fine, chalky backbone, often revealing the kind of dusty, dried herb qualities more often seen in Bordeaux than Australian cabernet. There's again an impressively even consistency and elegance about the current releases, as well as Woodlands' typical cellaring potential. Again, it's hard to pick highlights out of a collection of highlights.
Chief Executive(s):
David Watson
Winemaker:
Stuart Watson
Viticulturist:
Jaden McLean
Production Dozen:
12000
Tonnes Processed:
250
Address:
3948 Caves Road , Wilyabrup , Western Australia 6280 Australia
Cellar Door Open Hours:
By appointment
Principal Wine Region:
Margaret River
Telephone:
(08) 9755 6226
Facsimile:
(08) 9755 6236
Website:
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