The Vintage Journal - Margaret River Guide 2022

Voyager Estate

G 96

MJW Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 Deep crimson. Very appealing cassis, mulberry, mocha aromas with graphite, herb garden aromas. Fresh smooth cassis, mulberry, blackberry fruits, fine chalky/grainy textures, lovely mid-palate richness, crunchy freshness and integrated mocha/vanilla oak. Finishes cedar firm with pure dark berry fruits/chinotto notes. Very attractive wine with lovely bittersweet notes. 100% cabernet sauvignon. 2022–2032 Capel Vale G 95 Scholar 2020 Medium-deep crimson. Lovely blackcurrant, roasted chestnut, tobacco leaf aromas. Inky deep blackcurrant, blackberry fruits, fine grainy leafy textures and integrated roasted chestnut/vanilla notes. Finishes claret firm with ample dark fruits. Lovely density, volume, and vinosity. Should develop very well. 100% cabernet sauvignon. 2022–2032 Cherubino G 95 Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Medium-deep crimson. Fresh dark chocolate, dark cherry, mocha, espresso aromas with chinotto notes. Very well made wine with fresh blackcurant, dark cherry, mocha, espresso flavours, fine loose-knit chocolaty textures, and lovely fine mineral acidity. Finishes velvety firm. Impressively balanced wine with lovely plushness of fruit and supple structure. 100% cabernet sauvignon. 2022–2030 Deep Woods Estate G 95 Single Vineyard Cabernet Malbec 2020 Deep crimson. Plush dark berry, dark chocolate aromas with roasted coffee notes. Beuatifully balanced with blackcurrant, dark plum fruits, lovely chocolaty complexity, persistent grainy tannins and sweet vanilla oak notes. Becomes more savoury towards the back palate, finish firm and minerally. Extremely well composed with excellent freshness, fruit density, and structure. 90% cabernet sauvignon, 10% malbec. 2022– 2032 Domaine Naturaliste G 95 Rebus Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 Deep crimson. Fresh blackcurrant, blackberry, dark plum, violet aromas with praline notes. Blackcurrant, blackberry, Parma violet flavours, fine loose-knit grainy/al dente tannins and underlying savoury oak complexity. Very good density, mid-palate richness and definition. Firm and bittersweet at the finish. Very attractive wine. 100% cabernet sauvignon. 2022–2032

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