James Halliday 95 Points — Margaret River Cabernet from One of the Region's Most Acclaimed Estates

My Wine Man on Pierro

Pierro is one of Margaret River's most celebrated and uncompromising estates — founded in 1979 by Dr Michael Peterkin, a physician and self-taught winemaker whose obsessive pursuit of quality has made Pierro one of the most consistently excellent producers in Western Australia. The estate is best known for its extraordinary Chardonnay, but the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot is equally compelling — a classic Bordeaux-style blend that draws on Margaret River's unique combination of maritime climate, gravelly loam soils, and old-vine intensity to produce a wine of real polish, depth, and longevity. This is not a wine made for the casual occasion — it is made for the serious table and the serious cellar.

Tasting Notes

The 2019 Pierro Reserve is a wine of intensity, polish, and classical Margaret River structure. Deep garnet in the glass, it opens with cassis and blackberry fruit of real concentration, framed by notes of eucalyptus, fresh mint, and high-quality French oak. On the palate, the wine is dense and layered, with fine, ripe tannins that carry the fruit through a long, persistent finish. The Merlot adds a supple generosity to the mid-palate, softening the Cabernet's structure without diminishing its authority. A wine of great length and genuine cellar potential. James Halliday 95 Points.

Style & Drinking Window

Full-bodied with classic Margaret River density and polish — fine ripe tannins, bright natural acidity, and exceptional length. Decant for one to two hours. Drinking well now, and will continue to develop and reward through 2032–2038.

Why This Is a Smart Buy

At HK$398, the 2019 Pierro Reserve delivers 95-point Margaret River Cabernet from one of the region's most acclaimed and uncompromising estates. Pierro's reputation for quality is matched only by the consistency of their output — and at this price, the Reserve represents exceptional value for a wine of this pedigree, polish, and cellaring potential.

Looking for a Different Style?

- 2022 Moss Wood Amy's Vineyard Cabernet Blend — another Margaret River Cabernet blend from a founding estate, at a more accessible price point
- 2010 Vasse Felix Heytesbury Cabernet Blend — Margaret River's flagship Cabernet blend with 16 years of bottle age, for those seeking peak maturity
- 2019 Fraser Gallop Parterre Cabernet Sauvignon — a refined, elegant Margaret River Cabernet from one of the region's most consistent producers

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