Woodlands Xavier Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Cabernet Sauvignon | Margaret River, Western Australia, Australia

Each year the Woodlands Cabernet Sauvignon is named after a family member or friend. The 2018 vintage is named ‘Xavier’ after Andrew and Marie’s son. Born just at the tail end of vintage in May 2018, Xavier has grown to be a charming young man who is currently into dinosaurs, tractors… and Spider-Man! Xavier particularly enjoys eating strawberries, blueberries and raspberries, and in being completely full of fruit he has that in common with this wine!

The 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon ‘Xavier’ is a blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec, and 1% Cabernet Franc.

This wine has an extremely dense colour, intensely purple like the Woodlands Malbec. The nose is very dense and tightly wound on opening – certainly needing time and air to open up fully. Layers of dark fruits, violet, and mixed summer herbs mingle with notes of white peppercorn and juniper. Some tight grain French oak completes the picture.

The palate is all about density and power. Focused and linear, at this stage the palate needs some time to unwind. Violet and dark red fruits appear over a wall of ripe velvety tannin and French oak influences, opening up to reveal more layers of dark fruits, spice and bay leaf.

We recommend cellaring this wine for at least 10 years, best enjoyed between 2030-2045.

Limited quantities available, please contact us prior to ordering to confirm vintage availability

$169.00