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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