Woodlands Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot is a premium, full-bodied red wine that boasts rich and complex flavors. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grapes that are grown in the Wilyabrup sub-region of Margaret River in Western Australia. The wine is aged in oak barrels for 18 months, which imparts subtle vanilla and spice notes. On the palate, it exudes dark fruit flavors like black currants, black cherries, and blackberries, with hints of tobacco and chocolate. The tannins are silky and well-structured, making it a great candidate for cellaring. This bold wine pairs well with grilled meats, hard cheeses, and hearty stews.

About the Winery

It was during 1981 that Woodlands, the Margaret River Valley-based winery in Australia, released its first wine in the market. However, the brand didn’t release any wine after that for more than a decade as the founders, David & Heather Watson, wanted to focus on their kids’ education. This was until 1991. During this time, all the fruits produced by Woodlands vineyards were sold to other wine producers.

The year 2007 was an important one for the Woodlands winery. This was because the company purchased the Woodlands Brook Vineyard in the picturesque Wilyabrup Valley. Thanks to this vineyard, the 2nd generation of the Watson family has explored opportunities to plant intense Cabernet Sauvignon on the interesting soils in the Wilyabrup Valley.

The two vineyards, where the fruits are grown for Woodlands wines are the following:

Woodlands Vineyards

This is certified organic vineyard that was established in 1973. Here, you will notice these plantations:

Cabernet Sauvignon on 6.80 hectares
Merlot - 1.2 hectares
Chardonnay and Malbec on 0.80 hectares each
Pinot Noir - 0.20 hectares
Petit Verdot - 0.08 hectares
Cabernet Franc- 0.02 hectares

Woodlands Brook Vineyards

This vineyard, in the Wilyabrup Valley, was established in 2001. Here, the vines are planted at a distance of 2m from each other. The soil here is quite diverse as you will find a mixture of gravel, loam and white clay on these vineyards. There are the plantations that you will notice here: