A unique expression of the Margaret River, Deep Woods Hillside Cabernet Merlot exhibits aromas of cassis and dried herbs. The palate is a rich mixture of red and black berries and is medium bodied with elegant silky tannins. Great length with a touch of sweet spice and dark chocolate notes.

Our first Cabernet Merlot was produced in 1982. We have always felt that the Merlot grape variety enhanced the Cabernet and in this case at 29%, the Merlot is more than a bit player. Indeed tasters sometimes suggest that the Merlot is dominant, with its velvety, rounded character. Merlot extends the flavour, enhances the finish and performs in a very positive fashion.

LEEUWIN ESTATE Prelude Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River

Fruit tannin and bold flavours of mulberries and wet slate. A focused core of fine textures and glazed cherries culminates in a mineral and persistent finish.

Cabernet Merlot is a quentissential Margaret River blend. The grapes for this wine are dry grown on rich Karri loam and gravel soil at the KarriBindi vineyard.Cabernet Sauvignon brings the richness and structure while Merlot contributes beautiful fragrant aromas, complimentary flavours and softness.This wine is deep, dark red in colour with aromas of red currant and plum which lead to a smooth palate of luscious red berry fruits with hints of cassis and coffee bean. It has a succulent tannin structure with fine length complimenting the depth of fruit flavours.

KarriBindi's Shiraz grapes are from mature vines growing on a north facing slope of karri loam and gravel soils. The wine was carefully aged in a mixture of new and old French barrels to enhance the fruit flavours but not overpower them. The deep red colour precedes aromas of cedar, all spice, black pepper, and mocha. The palate is focussed with fine grained velvety tannins, showcasing succulent plum, cherry and blackberry flavours.