VOYAGER ESTATE THE MODERN CABERNET SAUVIGNON MARGARET RIVER 2020 750ml

ABOUT THE WINE

Voyager Estate, established in 1978 by Michael Wright, is a cornerstone of Western Australia’s Margaret River wine region, located in the Stevens Valley of the Wallcliffe sub-region. Renowned for its organic, estate-grown wines, particularly Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon blends, the winery spans 110 hectares of gravelly loam vineyards, benefiting from a maritime climate ideal for producing elegant, terroir-driven wines. Fully certified organic since 2023, Voyager emphasizes sustainability through practices like composting and minimal intervention, under the leadership of Chief Winemaker Tim Shand and owner Alexandra Burt. Its iconic Cape Dutch-style cellar door and award-winning restaurant offer tastings and degustation menus, earning accolades like Halliday Wine Companion’s “Winery of the Year” in 2020.

TASTING NOTE:

The 2020 Voyager Estate The Modern Cabernet Sauvignon from Margaret River’s Wallcliffe sub-region is a vibrant, fruit-forward expression of the estate’s organic viticulture, crafted from 100% estate-grown grapes in the Stevens Valley. This Cabernet Sauvignon, blended with small amounts of Merlot and Petit Verdot, showcases bright cassis, blackberry, and herbal notes, with hints of graphite and spice, framed by fine, powdery tannins and subtle French oak integration. Sourced from gravelly loam soils and benefiting from the region’s maritime climate, the wine was hand-harvested, fermented in stainless steel and oak, and aged for 12 months in French barriques, resulting in a medium-bodied, approachable style with a polished finish.