Woodgate Lagrein 2023

Woodgate Bakers Dozen Special

Buy 12 bottles of Woodgate and choose your 13th bottle free.

Mix and match any 12 wines across the Woodgate range — sparkling, white, rosé, red or fortified — and your usual 5% dozen discount will still apply automatically at checkout.

Once you reach the cart, you will be prompted to choose your free 13th bottle. Your free bottle can be any Woodgate wine at the same price or lower than the highest-priced bottle in your dozen. Plus,, you can browse our site and add more Western Australian wines.

If you need more than the listed stock, feel free to order more than what is showing online. We are regularly restocking from Woodgate.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance – Deep, inky purple-black with a glass-staining edge.
• Aroma – Ripe blackberries, dark cherry, blackcurrant, and hints of mocha, cedar, and violet.
• Palate – Medium-bodied but generous, with flavours of plum, dark berries, cocoa and clove. Fine, velvety tannins carry through to a long, plush finish.
• Finish – Lingering and layered with dark fruit, spice, and gentle oak warmth.

Food Pairings 🍽️

• Chargrilled lamb cutlets with rosemary

• Smoky eggplant dishes (Baba Ganoush, moussaka)

• Osso buco or beef ragu

• Aged hard cheeses (Manchego, Comté)

Winemaking Notes 🍇

• Region – Manjimup, WA

• Vintage – 2023

• Variety – 100% Lagrein

• Oak Ageing – 18 months in French oak

• Style – Medium-bodied, plush, dry red

• Alcohol – Approx. 13.5% (TBC)

• Closure – Screwcap

Cellaring & Serving Tips 🕰️

• Serving Temp – 16–18°C

• Decanting – Decant for 30–45 minutes to allow full aromatic expression.

• Cellaring Potential – Drink now or cellar for up to 8–10 years for further evolution.

FAQ ❓

What is Lagrein and why is it special?
Lagrein is a dark-skinned grape variety from northern Italy, known for producing deeply coloured, aromatic wines with plush tannins and vibrant acidity. It’s incredibly rare in Australia—especially in WA—making this a distinctive, collector-worthy drop.

How is it different from Shiraz or Cabernet?
Lagrein combines the plush fruit of Shiraz with the acid structure of Pinot and the rustic charm of an Italian red. It’s less predictable, more savoury, and perfect if you’re chasing something truly different.

Why Manjimup for Lagrein?
Manjimup’s cool-climate conditions, long growing season, and elevated vineyards make it an ideal spot for this alpine variety. The result? A fresher, more refined expression than you’d expect from a warmer region.