Exploring the Exceptional Cabernet Sauvignon & Cabernet Blends of Margaret River

Cabernet sauvignon and cabernet blends, ”bordeaux blends”, are among the most important wines produced in the Margaret River region of Western Australia. The region has gained a reputation for producing some of the world’s best Cabernet Sauvignon due to the region’s climate and soil, and the skill of its winemakers.

Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted grape variety in Margaret River, and it is often blended with other grape varieties to create complex and interesting wines. Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, and Malbec are the most commonly used varieties for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon. Each grape variety adds its unique characteristics to the blend, resulting in a wine that is rich and complex.

However, cabernet sauvignon is often blended with other grape varieties to create wines that are even more interesting and complex. In Margaret River, the most common grape varieties used in cabernet blends are merlot, cabernet franc, malbec, and petit verdot.

Merlot is a soft, fruity grape variety that is often used to soften the tannins in cabernet sauvignon, while cabernet franc brings floral aromas and spicy notes to the blend. Malbec adds a deep, purple color and juicy fruit flavors, and petit verdot contributes to the wine’s structure and tannin levels.

Together, these grape varieties create wines that are rich, complex, and full-bodied, with a wide range of flavors and aromas. The best cabernet blends in Margaret River are often characterized by notes of blackcurrant, blackberry, and chocolate, with hints of vanilla, tobacco, and spice.

One of the key factors that makes Margaret River cabernet blends so exceptional is the region’s soil. The area is characterized by a mix of sandy loam, gravelly loam, and sandy clay soils, which are well-drained and nutrient-rich. This allows the vines to produce high-quality grapes with concentrated flavors and aromas.

Another factor that contributes to the region’s success with cabernet blends is the expertise of its winemakers. Many of the winemakers in Margaret River have years of experience working with cabernet sauvignon and other grape varieties, and they know how to create blends that highlight the best qualities of each grape.

Overall, cabernet blends in Margaret River are among the finest wines in the world. They are rich, complex, and full-bodied, with a wide range of flavors and aromas that reflect the region’s unique climate and soil conditions. If you’re a fan of full-bodied red wines, a Margaret River cabernet blend is definitely worth trying.

Cabernet Sauvignon

Victory Point Cabernet Sauvignon                                       Moss Wood Cabernet Sauvignon

Nannup Ridge Epic Cabernet Sauvignon                           Stella Bella Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Merlot

Amelia Park Trellis Cabernet Merlot                                 The Valley Cabernet Merlot

Fermoy Estate Cabernet Merlot                                       Watson Family Cabernet Merlot

Other Cabernet Blends

Cullen Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot                                Moss Wood Amy’s Cabernet Blend