Woodlands Wines "Margaret" Cabernet Merlot Malbec Reserve 375ml

Woodlands Wines ‘Margaret’ Cabernet Merlot Malbec Reserve 2022, in a 375ml half-bottle, delivers concentrated fruit and a firm, age-worthy structure. From Woodlands Vineyard in Margaret River, this blend of 73% Cabernet Sauvignon, 22% Merlot and 5% Malbec combines ripe-fruit intensity with finely integrated French oak.

Initially reserved, the nose opens to red plum and cranberry, with tight-grained oak adding subtle savoury detail. The palate is dense and powerful, carrying rich, ripe fruit over a substantial framework of tannin. This is a youthful, structured red whose appeal lies in its depth and drive rather than immediate softness.

Suggested pairings include rosemary-roasted lamb, chargrilled beef or slow-braised mushrooms. Their rich, savoury flavours would complement the wine’s concentrated fruit and tannic structure. If opening young, decant before serving to give its initially restrained aromas time to develop.