MJW Cabernet Sauvignon
The ultimate expression of Cabernet from our Stevens Valley soils. The blend of certified organic fruit from two unique sites, Old Block and North Block, crafts a wine of extraordinary poise, power and presence.
Appearance
Dark garnet
Palate
Powerful yet reserved, brambly, vanillin, fine tannins
Nose
Ripe blackberry, violets, star anise, roasted sage
Maturation
Fine-grained French oak, 18 months, 45% new
Organic Status
Certified organic
Food pairing
Aged cheeses or roast beef and all the trimmings
Vintage
2021
Region
Margaret River
Growing conditions
A tricky season commencing with good early season growth. A cool and wet November impacted fruit set and resulted in reduced yields. Early summer was hot and dry, then February brought more cool and wet conditions. Our organic farming, however, had the vineyard in terrific shape to deal with the challenges.
Winemaker notes
Hand-harvested fruit was de-stemmed to retain as many whole berries as possible, then fermented separately in open and upright fermenters with regular, gentle pump-overs or plunging. Parcels were pressed separately to barrel for maturation over 18 months in French oak.
Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion
“It’s formidable yet contemplative. It relaxes in the glass, showcasing the dark fruit, earthy spices, freshly rolled tobacco and cedary oak. Full-bodied, rich and ripe, textural tannins with plenty of verve and detail.”