Oates End Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 from Wilyabrup in Margaret River is a seriously classy, single‑vineyard cabernet – medium‑bodied yet powerful, with that graphite‑and‑cassis polish that screams top‑shelf Margaret River and long‑term cellaring potential. It’s the kind of red that feels both refined and quietly muscular in the glass, built to impress now and over many years.

In the glass, Oates End Cabernet Sauvignon 2020 shows highly aromatic mulberry and cassis, backed by blackcurrant, blackberry, gravel and bay leaf, with thyme and a touch of orange peel and blood‑plum complexity threading through. On the palate, vibrant mulberry and blackberry flavours are wrapped in tight, chalky, superfine tannins and perfectly tuned fine‑grained French oak, giving a silky yet sinewy mouthfeel and a beautifully refined, long finish. Acidity is juicy and supportive, setting this up for graceful ageing 15–20 years.

Food‑wise, the 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is tailor‑made for slow‑cooked game and rich meat dishes – think lamb shoulder, venison pies or beef short ribs – where its crisp redcurrant lift and firm tannins cut through richness. It will also shine with classic roasts, hard cheeses and more structured dishes as it evolves, picking up those tobacco and cedar notes that make mature cabernet such a beautiful match at the table.