Domaine Naturaliste is the project of highly acclaimed winemaker Bruce Dukes. After twenty five years of applying his craftsmanship to international and local producers, Dukes launched his own range of wines named after the Leeuwin Naturaliste Ridge; the dominant land form of viticultural significance in Margaret River.
Domaine Naturaliste's Discovery Cabernet Sauvignon has a long held reputation as one of Margaret River's most reliable and best value examples of Cabernet. This 2021 vintage is another beautifully poised, balanced and approachable example. Bursting with aromas of cassis, red cherries and bright red fruit underpinned by a seamless palate of raspberries, plum skin, bright red fruits and silky, textured tannin on the finish.
"Talk about overdelivering …. the three varieties of Cabernet, Malbec and Merlot are fermented and matured separately in old Bordeaux barrels. This is quality winemaking where the upside is that we get to enjoy it. A classy wine showing cassis, tobacco, layers of forest floor and a savoury earthiness. Cedar oak offers structure to the fruit, as does the perfectly ripe silky tannins. 90 Points. $27."-
Annette Lacey MW, winepilot.com.
