TN: Woodlands Margaret 2014 Cabernet blend

[Waiters Friend]

G'day

This is a blend of 79% cabernet sauvigon, 13% merlot and 8% malbec. It's only my second bottle from a six-pack purchased some years ago.

Deep purple / black in the glass. Savoury oak sits over the top of sweet blackberry, rich dark plums, black olives, leather polish and just a hint of capsicum on the nose. The pawell integratedlate is rich and flavourful, where the fruit comes to the fore, with the oak and acid in a supporting role. Tannins are integrated and there's a silky mouthfeel to the wine. It finishes long and full, and the fruit flavours linger.

Plenty of time left for this one.

Cheers
Allan

[Andrew Jordan]

Thanks for the TN Allan.

Agree this is a great release and fortunate to have went long on this vintage. The 2018 release could be even better!

[VinoEd]

Thanks for the note Allan.

I had a 2012 a few months ago and still found it to be very primary, it’s got a long life ahead of it and I think will start to be at its best (for my preference) from 15+ years.

Cheers Ed