Domaine Naturaliste is the new venture of agronomist award winning winemaker Bruce Dukes. After twenty five years of applying his craftsmanship to international and local producers, Bruce has launched his own range of wines named after the Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge which is the dominant land form of viticultural significance in Margaret River; our viticultural domaine.
"The sheer quality of the wines he makes is equalled only by his consistency.” James Halliday
Cabernet Sauvignon
Tasting Notes
Cabernet Sauvignon’s sculpted tannins and lifted perfumes combine with a splash of Malbec’s fleshy tannins and red berry fragrances. The blend delivers palate extension, fleshiness and early approachability. A combination of personality and purpose for those who enjoy soft tannins, succulent red fruits and simply love wine.
Lifted aromatics of cassis, cherry and plum with a touch of aromatic bay leaf. The palate is brimming with plum and sweet red and black currants with complexity of quality oak and hints of earth and anise.
Food Matching
Grilled Argentinian beef ribs | steak | strong cheese
Variety
Cabernet Sauvignon 94 % Malbec 6%
Maturation
The barrels were mainly from the Allier and Center of France forests.
Winemaking
The Cabernet and Malbec were fermented and matured separately and after 12 months maturation in French oak they were blended before bottling based on precise tasting profile.
Cellaring Potential
Up to 5 years, but delicious now.
Growing Season
One of the great years for Margaret River, with long and gentle ripening season and moderate crop levels.
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