Origin: Margaret River
Region: Western Australia
Grape(s): Cabernet Sauvignon
Style: Full-bodied red wine aged in new French oak
Drinkability: Impress
Alcohol: 14%
This is a Cab Sauv for the books. You open it, decant it a bit and it’s stunningly ready to drink. Deep ruby in the glass. Nose is rich with notes of ripe blackberry fruit, cedar, rosemary and a ton of sweet oak aromas. Chewy in the mouth, only something that you get from Cabs or Merlots made in perfect vintages. The acid is there, the tannins are there, the oak is beautifully integrated with everything. The finish is long, dry, but with a nice streak of acid to brighten things up. Tremendous value, buy as much as you can.
Juniper Estate, one of the greats of Margaret River, is famous for premium wines coming from the pristine coastal region of Wilyabrup that lies about 270 km from the state’s capital, Perth. Here you can find other big names such as Vasse Felix, Cullen, Moss Wood and Woodlands. Established by Roger Hill and Gillian Anderson, Juniper has always been on a mission to produce the finest wines on these soils, wines that possess depth, finesse and elegance.
