Region
Margaret River is Western Australia`s premier and fashionable vineyard region. Situated along the coast three hours south of Perth, this picturesque region is exposed to the effects of the Indian Ocean currents. Margaret River is renowned for producing Australia`s premier cool climate wines. Ultra chic and trendy, most producers are, small and boutique with an emphasis on high quality, the region is famed for classy examples of classic Bordeaux varietals. A region already established as one of Australia`s finest, but still young in global terms, there is still much potential to be unleashed.
 
Producer
Established in 1982, Lenton Brae is a small family-owned, boutique Margaret River wine producer based in the prized sub region of Wilyabrup. Bruce Tomlinson, an Architect was the original owner and purchased the site, starting the project with an aim of being modern and innovative, planting 19 different clones and varieties. The estates vines now date up to 40 years old are all based in the Wilyabrup vineyards which has a unique maritime microclimate. In 2009 the highly esteemed critic James Halliday rated the Lenton Brae as one of the best wineries in the Margaret River. The estate is committed to the environment, their viticultural practices are farmed sustainably.
 
Tasting Notes
This wine is 98% Cabernet Sauvignon with a 2% touch of Malbec. Picked in the early hours these grapes retain a fresh acidity and are soaked cold soaked for 48 hours before a fermentation in open top steel tanks. The wine is then pressed to French oak barriques for 15 months. Still juvenile, this wine has fantastic notes of juicy plums, blackberries and mulberries with an evocative savoury edge of earthy mushrooms, truffle and spice. The tannins while varietal and powerful are beautifully fine and controlled to enhance the palate.
 
Food
Pairs perfectly with fine cuts of beef or a seared crispy duck breast in a jus.
 
Media
Royal Hobart Show - Top Gold medal, Royal Melbourne Show - Gold Medal, Royal Perth Show - Silver Medal, James Halliday - 90 points, Ray Jordan - 91 points, Huon Hooke - 90 points