Woodlands 'Margaret' Cabernet Merlot Malbec

Woodlands ‘Margaret’ Cabernet Merlot Malbec 2021 combines fragrant dark fruit with the freshness and elegance of a cooler Margaret River vintage. From Woodlands’ home vineyard in Wilyabrup, this sophisticated Cabernet-led blend favours poise over sheer weight, with beautifully integrated oak and fine tannins framing its expressive fruit.

Cassis, mulberry and violet aromas unfold alongside dark chocolate, black olive and bay leaf. The medium-full-bodied palate brings plum, bramble and graphite into focus, with polished tannins carrying the fruit through a long, mineral finish. There’s generosity here, but the wine’s defining appeal is its balance of depth, freshness and silky structure.

Serve with rosemary-roasted lamb, aged beef or a rich mushroom dish. An hour in a decanter will help the wine open before serving at cool room temperature. It offers plenty of appeal at the table now, while its integrated structure also makes it a strong candidate for further cellaring.