$95.00
Dark black-red in the glass, with blackcurrant and blackberry fruit lifted by dried herb. The palate is concentrated and intense, an essence-of-Cabernet style that stays poised and reserved rather than showy. Fine tannins lend gastronomic grip and drinkability, while the acidity sits subdued rather than sharp. All the classicism of a great Cabernet site. 97 points. Best in Show 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards
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BEST IN SHOW 97 points 2026 Decanter World Wine Awards
This Cabernet Sauvignon was crafted from the ultra-low-yielding original vines on the estate, planted in 1987, along with fruit from the neighbouring Abbey Vale vineyard, planted in 1985. The ferments were assessed daily, and pumpovers were performed as required to gently extract colour, flavour and tannin. The wine was gently pressed to a combination of new and seasoned French barriques, where it matured in oak for 18 months.
Deep redcurrant and mulberry in hue, with immediate aromas of red florals, cherry wood, cedar and intense currant, supported by cassis, bay leaf and brine. The palate shows preserved power and poise, with a seamless, compact tannin profile that will unfold over time but is, for now, saline and youthful. Flavours of Dutch cacao powder, tobacco and complex spice meet sweet fruit notes, presenting a very fine Cabernet with balance and class. – Julian Langworthy, Deep Woods
What a release of this almost-cult wine. Aromatic lift and real depth of flavor with red and black currants, potpourri, cocoa beans and fresh blue fruit as well as blood plums, black cherries, cedar and iron. The profound palate has textural, refined and approachable tannins with a mineral, mouthwatering edge. The cool vintage shows in the wine’s soft, flirtatious appeal. Slightly atypical in style but excellent. Drink or hold. Screw cap. 97 points. Ryan Montgomery, jamessuckling.com Jul 2025
The best fruit from the original Deep Woods Estate and Abbey Vale properties has been brought together to create something special with this Reserve Cabernet from the great ’23 vintage. You want cabernet, you’ll find it here. Every piece sits together harmoniously and with great poise. The blackcurrant, dark plummy, chocolatey characters on the nose are lifted with a little bay leaf, dark olive, and a subtle graphite character. The palate is a powerhouse, but it’s harnessed and presented with real aplomb. It’s still tightly held together, but there is fruit richness here that makes it so appealing even now. Definitely a wine for the cellar, but hard to put it down even now. 98 points. Ray Jordan Wine Guide 2026
The Reserve is somewhat reserved and needs more time to showcase its inherent quality. Still primary and youthful, which is fine, but this needs a little mellowness to its shape. Richly fruited with mulberries, cassis and blackberries, cedary and sweet oak, baking spices galore and menthol. There’s a succulence across the palate, although structure comes via precision tannins. 95 points. Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion April 2026
Product Data
| Type | Red |
|---|---|
| Producer | Deep Woods |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Margaret River |
| Grape | Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
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