This is the variety that put Margaret River on the map. Deep purple in colour when young, developing soft brick colours with age. Distinctive cassis, regional eucalypt and dark berries on the nose lead into a complex, deeply concentrated and well rounded wine with firm ripe tannins on the palate. The finish is long and satisfying. A full-bodied style that with ageing becomes very elegant and a wine to reflect upon.

This is the most noble and aristocratic of all the red varieties that we grow at Willespie. Indeed it should be matched with dishes that are rewarding to prepare, Slow Food is what it is all about here. Dig out that recipe that Mum used to cook on your birthday, take the time to cook it as good as Mum does it, and open a bottle of this cabernet to drink with it.