Tasting Notes 🍇

• Colour – Deep purple-black with a vibrant purple rim, suggesting youth and vibrancy.

• Aromas – Perfumed and lifted with ripe dark fruits, savoury spice, and earthy undertones.

• Palate – Blackberry, black olive and dry earth, with a hint of leafiness and fine, dry tannins bringing structure.

• Finish – Long and focused, with a fine mineral thread and gently chewy finish.

Food Pairings 🍴

• Roast Lamb – Ideal with rosemary and garlic lamb, bringing out the wine’s herbal and savoury edge.

• BBQ Meats – Juicy enough to handle chargrilled steaks, ribs or gourmet burgers.

• Mature Cheddar – Try with aged cheddar or a semi-hard cheese for a perfect tannin balance.

• Hearty Vegetarian – Excellent with mushroom risotto, lentil stew or roasted eggplant dishes.

Reviews & Awards 🌟

• 91 Points – James Suckling (2023) – “Ripe raspberries, dark cherries, sweet spices and chocolate… Medium-bodied with chalky tannins and vivid acidity.”

• 91 Points – The Real Review (2023) – “Mulch, spice, blackberries… elegant in its delivery, over-delivers on its price.”

• 91 Points – Ray Jordan Wine Guide (2024) – “Fully ripe and juicy… bay leaf, chocolate, olive… minerally graphite nuance.”

• 90 Points – Shanteh Wale, Wine Pilot (2024) – “A witches brew of spice and dark fruit… juicy with savoury oak tannins. A lot here for the price.”

• Silver Medal – Sydney Wine Show

Winemaking & Natural Practices 🍷

• Hand-Selected Fruit – Harvested in the cool early morning to preserve aromatic freshness.

• Cold Soak Fermentation – 5 days on skins before fermentation, extracting gentle tannin and complexity.

• Thoughtful Oak Use – Aged for 14 months in French oak, with only 15% new oak to maintain balance and elegance.

• Malbec Magic – 11% Malbec adds lift, colour and plushness to the final blend.

Storage & Serving Tips 🧊

• Best Serving Temperature – Serve slightly below room temperature, around 16–18°C.

• Storage – Drink now or enjoy over the next 3–5 years to capture its vibrancy and freshness.

• Decanting – Not essential, but 30 minutes in a decanter or glass can soften and open up the wine.

FAQ Wine Terms🤔

❓ What makes this Cabernet Sauvignon unique?
Its juicy balance of ripe fruit, earthy complexity and refined tannins make it both approachable and sophisticated. The inclusion of Malbec adds real dimension.

❓ Where is Wild Cape located?
Wild Cape wines are grown in Margaret River, one of Australia’s most acclaimed wine regions, celebrated for its pristine coastline and world-class Cabernet.

❓ What’s the ideal occasion for this wine?
It’s a versatile red — great for weekend roasts, casual barbecues, or simply winding down with a good book and a generous pour.

Additional Info 📋

• Grape Variety – 89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11% Malbec

• Region – Margaret River, Western Australia

• Alcohol – 14.5% ABV | Approx. 8.6 Standard Drinks

• Cellaring Potential – Drink now to 2028

• Closure – Screwcap

• Maturation – 14 months in French oak barrels (15% new oak)

Learn About Evans & Tate winery

The history of Evans & Tate dates back to 1971 when John Evans and John Tate first planted vines in the Swan Valley. Three years later, they purchased land and planted a vineyard in Wilyabrup, in the heart of Margaret River, which they named Redbrook.

In 1987, the Evans & Tate Margaret River Classic (Semillon Sauvignon Blanc) was first released. Over 35 years on Evans & Tate remains one of Australia’s best-selling Margaret River wine brands.

Matt Byrne (Senior Winemaker) and Feleasha Prendergast(Winemaker)

Matt has been the custodian of Evans & Tate winemaking since 2001 and has played a pivotal role in driving the style and quality of the E&T range. Feleasha, having finished her Bachelor of Viticulture and Oenology in 2013, went on to gain winemaking experience all over the world. Both of their expertise and hard work keep Evans & Tate an award-winning winery.

Joining the Fogarty Wine Group in 2012, they continue to be one of Western Australia’s most beloved and trusted wineries, remaining true to the very essence of Margaret River.  There’s a renewed sense of enthusiasm and optimism with the new labels and series ‘Wild Cape’, ‘Expressions’ and ‘Single Vineyard’. The future looks very Rosé indeed.

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