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Woodlands Wilyabrup Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2003
An exceptional wine for its price, with a highly accentuated floral, dark cherry and cassis aromas with undertones of dried herbs and sweet oak. Long, smooth and elegant, with pristine dark berry fruit flavours tightly knit with powdery tannins and dusty oak, finishing with nuances of herbs and tobacco. A supple and stylish package, with genuine structure and balance.
Vintage
2003
Peak years to drink
2011 - 2015+
Jeremy's score
92 / 100
Seal type
Cork
Woodlands Wilyabrup Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot
Margaret River
Price Range at Release: $20-$29
Vintage: 2017
Alc %: 13.5
$ Rel: 28
An exceptional wine for its price, with a highly accentuated floral, dark cherry and cassis aromas with undertones of dried herbs and sweet oak. Long, smooth and elegant, with pristine dark berry fruit flavours tightly knit with powdery tannins and dusty oak, finishing with nuances of herbs and tobacco. A supple and stylish package, with genuine structure and balance.
Last Date Tasted: 9/9/2019
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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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2017
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90 | 17.0 | 2022-2025+  |
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2016
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86 | 15.9 | 2018-2021  |
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2015
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91 | 17.5 | 2023-2027 |
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2014
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92 | 17.8 | 2019-2022+ |
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2013
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91 | 17.6 | 2021-2025+ |
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2012
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91 | 17.5 | 2020-2024+ |
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2011
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88 | 16.4 | 2016-2019 |
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2010
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91 | 17.6 | 2015-2018+ |
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2009
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90 | 17.1 | 2017-2021 |
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2008
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92 | 17.7 | 2013-2016 |
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2007
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90 | 17.1 | 2012-2015+ |
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2006
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90 | 17.3 | 2014-2018 |
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2005
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90 | 17.3 | 2010-2013+ |
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2004
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93 | 18.2 | 2009-2012+ |
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2003
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92 | 17.8 | 2011-2015+ |
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2002
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82 | 15.0 | 2007-2010+ |
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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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