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:
Made with pristine Chardonnay grapes from Wilyabrup, Wallcliffe and Karridale, the treatment in the winery was kept to a minimum. Some whole bunch pressing, wild fermentation, a little bit of lees stirring and maturation in both new and old oak was the key for this wine.

"The quality of the 2022 vintage meant that very little fruit got downgraded from the Reserve level. The quantity in this low-yielding vintage was healthy (1,000 dozen with new vineyard resources online). I maintain that this cuvée is released too early (November the year following harvest) to show its pedigree and potential, of which it is abundantly endowed. So, this 2022 Reserve Chardonnay leads with almond meal, toasted peach, apple skins and preserved citrus. There are hints of sandalwood, clove, cut fennel and star anise. The fruit in the mouth plumes around the skeleton of phenolics that shape the flavor through the finish. It is textural and complex, detailed and fleshy. This is very good! Will be better!"
- 95 Points, Erin Larkin, Robert Parker Wine Advocate 2023