{"product_id":"2023-margaret-river-cabernet-shiraz","title":"2023 Margaret River Cabernet Shiraz","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecolour\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBright crimson red. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003earoma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRipe aromas of currants, damson plums and sweet spices. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003epalate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA medium bodied wine bursting with juicy blackberries, cassis, prunes and ripe Damson plums. There is layer of warm mocha spice from oak ageing and soft, firm tannins add a savoury finish and characteristic regional structure.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ecellaring\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wine is ready to enjoy on release but will find further complexity over the next five years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evintage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv title=\"Page 1\" class=\"page\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"layoutArea\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"column\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe had a mild spring with adequate soil moisture, resulting in a slightly later season. A moderate summer led to ideal ripening conditions with little pressure in the vineyard and a lack of any major rain events during the ripening season. Consistently warm days and cool evenings made for great retention of acid within the grapes, whilst achieving optimal fruit expression. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ewinemaking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFruit was cold soaked prior to fermentation to aid colour and tannin extraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFermentation occurred in open-top fermenters, with plunging and pump-overs used for aeration and temperature control. Post-fermentation, wines underwent extended maceration on skins before being pressed to tank and barrel for maturation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eregion\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMargaret River\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003evarieties\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCabernet Sauvignon 56%\u003cbr\u003eShiraz 34%\u003cbr\u003eMerlot 6%\u003cbr\u003eMalbec 4%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eanalysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlcohol: 14.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium-rare steak sandwich with horseradish and rocket on fresh focaccia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAwards\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePerth Royal Wine Awards 2025\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[badge rating=\"Gold\" title=\"Perth Royal Wine Awards 2025\"]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e[split]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Deep Woods","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":43461255069766,"sku":"1010CSZ23D67","price":18.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1139\/8708\/files\/DW_MR_Cab_Shiraz.jpg?v=1750384815","url":"https:\/\/fogartyhall.wine\/products\/2023-margaret-river-cabernet-shiraz","provider":"Fogarty Hall Fine Wine Estates","version":"1.0","type":"link"}