Houghton CW Ferguson Cabernet Malbec 2021 from Frankland River is a deeply coloured, dark red wine with a luminous scarlet hue, showing the pedigree of its Justin Vineyard fruit and its status as Jack Mann’s “baby brother” in the range. It’s a serious cabernet–malbec built for power, detail and longevity.

The bouquet is beautifully scented with mulberry, blackberry, plum and red berries, layered with dark chocolate, earth, sweet herb, spice and a touch of mint and cedar. On the palate, Houghton CW Ferguson Cabernet Malbec 2021 is full‑flavoured and complex, loaded with bramble fruits, blackcurrant, dark chocolate and forest berries wrapped in firm but fine, chalky tannins, superb fruit–oak integration and impressive length.

This C.W. Ferguson 2021 is outstanding with dry‑aged ribeye, slow‑braised beef, lamb shoulder or venison, and will also shine with hard aged cheeses and rich mushroom dishes. It has the structure and balance for a long life in the cellar, promising to evolve gracefully over many years while retaining its vibrant Frankland River drive.