Founded in 1987, Deep Woods Estate is an absolute gem of the Margaret River region, producing consistently high-quality wines every vintage. Their philosophy is to craft wines traditional to the Margaret River area - notably Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon - with modern techniques.

With the esteemed Julian Langworthy as their chief winemaker and John Fogarty as chief viticulturist, this formidable team work together to continually produce the refined and elegant style of wines that define the estate.

Tasting Note:
Representing the pinnacle of the Deep Woods house-style, this Cabernet Sauvignon was crafted from the ultra-low yielding, original vines on the estate, along with fruit from the Abbey Vale vineyard also in the Yallingup Hills. The ferments were assessed daily and pump-overs 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 16 months.

"2021 was a really challenging season for grape growing in Margaret River, in large part due to two cyclone weather events that pushed precipitation down the west coast of Australia. With significant rainfall in February and March, viticulturists were put under major strain in terms of managing the effects of rain in the vineyards. The 2021 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon is light-framed and pretty, loaded with violets and raspberries, the tannins defined by a raw cocoa edge. This is an earlier-drinking proposition than many of the wines in the lineup. It is actually a remarkable wine in the context of the season. Pretty! This is charming and lighter than its older siblings—the oak regime was tailored to suit the year." - 94+ Points, Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2023