2020 Woodlands 'Eleanor' Cabernet Sauvignon
99 points, Ray Jordan
Wine of the Year
How fitting that as Woodlands celebrates the 50th year since it was established in 1973 by David and Heather Watson, it should be awarded the Wine of The Year. It is a fabulous example of Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon made with more than a little Bordeaux influence.
Winemaker Stuart Watson has been pumping out outstanding Cabernets and this one is at least the equal of any he has made. Time may well judge it the best. Comes from the oldest vines planted on the Woodlands vineyard. It’s a tremendous example of the season and the style that Woodlands have been crafting. Super concentrated and powerful core of fruit is held tightly by fine firm tannins, tight grained oak and a vibrant natural acidity. Blackcurrant, graphite and oyster shell with some nice bay leaf lift on the nose especially.
98 Points Huon Hooke, The Real Review
Ranked: #1 of 82 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River
This is Woodlands’ top wine, made from their oldest vines (first planted in 1973), and each vintage bears the name of a significant family member or friend.
Good depth and hue of red-purple colour, with a lovely elegant and beautifully modulated bouquet of mulberry, blueberry, violets and cedar. It’s full-bodied and powerful, with concentration and drive, assisted by abundant tannins providing firm grip and texture, and a long, long carry. An outstanding cabernet, already superb but promising so much more if cellared a few years.
99 points, Ray Jordan
Wine of the Year
How fitting that as Woodlands celebrates the 50th year since it was established in 1973 by David and Heather Watson, it should be awarded the Wine of The Year. It is a fabulous example of Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon made with more than a little Bordeaux influence.
Winemaker Stuart Watson has been pumping out outstanding Cabernets and this one is at least the equal of any he has made. Time may well judge it the best. Comes from the oldest vines planted on the Woodlands vineyard. It’s a tremendous example of the season and the style that Woodlands have been crafting. Super concentrated and powerful core of fruit is held tightly by fine firm tannins, tight grained oak and a vibrant natural acidity. Blackcurrant, graphite and oyster shell with some nice bay leaf lift on the nose especially.
98 Points Huon Hooke, The Real Review
Ranked: #1 of 82 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River
This is Woodlands’ top wine, made from their oldest vines (first planted in 1973), and each vintage bears the name of a significant family member or friend.
Good depth and hue of red-purple colour, with a lovely elegant and beautifully modulated bouquet of mulberry, blueberry, violets and cedar. It’s full-bodied and powerful, with concentration and drive, assisted by abundant tannins providing firm grip and texture, and a long, long carry. An outstanding cabernet, already superb but promising so much more if cellared a few years.
99 points, Ray Jordan
Wine of the Year
How fitting that as Woodlands celebrates the 50th year since it was established in 1973 by David and Heather Watson, it should be awarded the Wine of The Year. It is a fabulous example of Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon made with more than a little Bordeaux influence.
Winemaker Stuart Watson has been pumping out outstanding Cabernets and this one is at least the equal of any he has made. Time may well judge it the best. Comes from the oldest vines planted on the Woodlands vineyard. It’s a tremendous example of the season and the style that Woodlands have been crafting. Super concentrated and powerful core of fruit is held tightly by fine firm tannins, tight grained oak and a vibrant natural acidity. Blackcurrant, graphite and oyster shell with some nice bay leaf lift on the nose especially.
98 Points Huon Hooke, The Real Review
Ranked: #1 of 82 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River
This is Woodlands’ top wine, made from their oldest vines (first planted in 1973), and each vintage bears the name of a significant family member or friend.
Good depth and hue of red-purple colour, with a lovely elegant and beautifully modulated bouquet of mulberry, blueberry, violets and cedar. It’s full-bodied and powerful, with concentration and drive, assisted by abundant tannins providing firm grip and texture, and a long, long carry. An outstanding cabernet, already superb but promising so much more if cellared a few years.
