2019 Woodlands Cabernet Franc Merlot

Varieties: 50% Cabernet Franc, 50% Merlot

Cabernet Franc and Merlot have typically played second fiddle to Cabernet Sauvignon in Margaret River as ‘blending’ grapes in Cabernet Sauvignon dominant wines. There are now some outstanding examples of straight Cabernet Franc coming from the region, as well as Cabernet Franc Merlot blends - Blue Poles ‘Allouran’ is another outstanding example.

Region: Wilyabrup, Margaret River

Tasting Notes

Sweetness: Dry | Medium | Sweet

Acidity: Low | Medium | High

Tannin: Low | Medium | High

Alcohol: Low (9-11%) | Medium (12-13%) | High (14%+)

Body: Low | Medium | High

Oak: None | Some | Lots

Fruits: Black Cherries, Mulberry, Blueberries

Flavours: Berry Compote, Dried Leaves, Roast Almond, Smokiness

Other Notes

Single Vineyard, Hand Picked, Wild Yeast, Barrel Fermented, Oak Ageing

Cellaring Potential:

Will certainly reward 2-5 years of cellaring if you have the patience.

Enjoy With

Try matching it with glazed pork chop with burnt butter apple sauce, or with roasted potatoes tossed in sage butter.

About Woodlands

Woodlands was established in 1973 (nearly 50 years ago now!) by David & Heather Watson, making it one of the first five vineyards planted in the Margaret River region. With an annual production of 12,000 cases, Woodlands is very much a boutique operation compared with the wineries it ‘grew up with’. David’s son Stuart is the of Chief Winemaker, and Andrew is the Commerical Director.

The cellar door is well worth a visit with seated tastings indoors or outdoors overlooking one of the most picturesque vineyard sites in Margaret River. To complement your free tasting there is a vast arrange of local and international cheeses and charcuterie to purchase. You’d be well served to make a booking in advance.