Woodgate Wines Exciting New Releases in 2026
Woodgate has always been one of those wineries worth watching for drinkers who enjoy finding something a little different. From its cool-climate Manjimup base, the winery has built a reputation for expressive, small-batch wines with plenty of personality, and these latest releases only strengthen that appeal.
This new lineup is especially exciting because it moves beyond the familiar. Alongside Woodgate’s known strengths, these releases bring in unusual varieties, more adventurous winemaking and a sense of curiosity that feels fresh without losing sight of balance or drinkability. If you enjoy discovering boutique WA wines that stand out from the usual Cabernet, Shiraz and Chardonnay conversation, there is a lot to like here.
Woodgate Reserve Saperavi 2022
A rare, savoury and deeply characterful red that offers something very different from the usual WA red wine lineup.
Woodgate Reserve Lagrein 2023
Inky, dark and velvety, this is a striking small-batch red for drinkers who want richness with a point of difference.
Woodgate Fiano Riesling 2024
An unusual amphora-aged white combining Fiano’s texture and savoury depth with Riesling’s citrus lift and mouthwatering acidity.
Woodgate Is Not Playing It Safe
What makes this lineup stand out is not just that the wines are new. It is that they show real intent. Woodgate is leaning into varieties and styles that are still uncommon in Western Australia, while keeping the wines grounded in place and drinkability.
That matters, because interesting wine should still be enjoyable wine. These releases are not unusual for the sake of it. Each one brings something distinctive to the glass, but they still feel considered, balanced and worth opening with confidence.
For drinkers who like boutique WA producers that keep things fresh, this is exactly the kind of release that makes a winery worth revisiting.
Woodgate Reserve Saperavi 2022
Saperavi is one of those grapes that immediately grabs attention because it is still so rare here. Woodgate’s Manjimup-grown release is bold, savoury and full of personality, offering a very different experience from the more familiar WA red varieties.
This is the wine in the lineup most likely to appeal to adventurous drinkers who enjoy stepping outside the obvious. It brings depth, structure and a darker, more untamed feel, while still carrying the freshness that cool-climate fruit can bring.
If you like reds with edge, savoury detail and a real sense of discovery, this is probably the bottle to start with.
Woodgate Reserve Lagrein 2023
Lagrein is another variety you do not often come across in WA, and that alone makes this release worth a closer look. But the real appeal here is how satisfying the wine is in style: dark-fruited, intense, velvety and matured for 18 months in French oak.
This feels like the bottle for someone who wants richness and depth, but still likes the idea of drinking something more individual than the standard Shiraz or Cabernet route. It is bold, but not in a heavy-handed way.
If you are looking to broaden your red wine horizons without stepping too far away from texture, body and polish, this is a very appealing release.
Woodgate Fiano Riesling 2024
This may be the most intriguing release of the three. Fiano and Riesling are rarely blended together, yet their differences are exactly what make the combination work. Fiano provides breadth, stone fruit, subtle nuttiness and savoury personality, while Riesling introduces citrus, aromatic lift and a fine line of mouthwatering acidity.
The blend is 60% Fiano and 40% Riesling, fermented and matured for nine months in amphora with extended lees contact. That gives the wine a creamy, gently rounded texture without the vanilla or toast that oak would add. Pear, white peach and yellow apple meet lime zest, lemon blossom and a subtle almond-like savouriness.
This is not simply another fresh, fruity white. It has enough texture and complexity to keep adventurous drinkers interested, while Riesling’s acidity keeps it lively, precise and highly food friendly.
Why These Wines Are Worth Watching
What ties these releases together is not just rarity. It is the sense that Woodgate is prepared to explore varieties and styles that feel genuinely fresh, while still making wines people will actually want to drink.
That combination is hard to get right. It is easy for unusual releases to feel more interesting on paper than in the glass. But these are thoughtful, purposeful wines suited to drinkers who want to go beyond the familiar without losing all sense of style and balance.
If you enjoy boutique WA producers that keep things interesting, this latest Woodgate lineup is well worth a closer look.
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