A Margaret River Gem from One of the Region's Most Exciting Single-Vineyard Estates

My Wine Man on Deep Woods Estate

Deep Woods Estate is one of Margaret River's most compelling stories — a boutique property in the Yallingup subregion that has quietly built a reputation for wines of exceptional precision and site expression. The estate's Hillside vineyard is its crown jewel: a single block of Cabernet Sauvignon planted on elevated, gravelly loam soils that deliver natural concentration, bright acidity, and the kind of fine-grained tannin structure that defines great Margaret River Cabernet.

Under the stewardship of winemaker Julian Langworthy, Deep Woods has become one of the region's most talked-about producers — earning critical acclaim while maintaining a refreshingly approachable price point. The Hillside Cabernet is the estate's flagship red: a wine that punches well above its weight and rewards those who seek out single-vineyard character over brand recognition.

Tasting Notes

Bright, fresh, and immediately inviting. The nose leads with red and black fruits — cassis, red cherry, and blackcurrant — layered with baking spices, tobacco leaf, and a subtle bay leaf nuance that speaks to the vineyard's cool, elevated character. The palate is medium-bodied and beautifully balanced, with both depth and succulence. Tannins are bright, fruit-based, and refreshing — a classic Margaret River claret style that is as elegant as it is approachable.

Style & Drinking Window

Medium-bodied with fine, bright tannins and lively natural acidity. Drinking beautifully now and through 2028+. No extended decanting required — 30 minutes in a decanter will open it up nicely. Serve at 16–17°C.

Food Pairing

The bright cassis fruit, fine tannins, and tobacco-leaf complexity of the 2016 Deep Woods Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon make it a superb match for Cape Grim Grass-Fed Sirloin Steak from My Meat Man. The wine's bright acidity and fruit-driven tannins complement the clean, mineral-rich character of Cape Grim grass-fed beef beautifully — whether pan-seared with a herb butter finish, grilled over charcoal, or served alongside a classic beef and red wine jus.

Why This Is a Smart Buy

At HK$169, the 2016 Deep Woods Hillside Cabernet Sauvignon is a single-vineyard Margaret River Cabernet from one of the region's most exciting boutique estates — at a price that makes it one of the best-value fine wine buys on the store. Margaret River Cabernet of this pedigree and site specificity typically commands significantly higher prices; Deep Woods remains one of the region's best-kept secrets, and the 2016 vintage is drinking at its peak right now.

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