The 2021 Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon is a premium Margaret River Cabernet crafted from estate-grown fruit in the renowned Wilyabrup sub-region, home to some of Australia’s finest Cabernet vineyards. Produced from mature vines planted in the early 1980s and matured for 15 months in French oak barriques, the wine reflects the cooler and more elegant 2021 vintage, delivering exceptional balance, freshness and varietal purity. Lenton Brae’s long-standing reputation for refined Bordeaux-style wines is beautifully showcased here, with a style focused on structure, finesse and age-worthy complexity.
The nose reveals blackcurrant, mulberry and wild raspberry layered with bay leaf, cedar, cigar box and subtle oyster shell minerality. On the palate, it is medium to full-bodied with fine chalky tannins, vibrant acidity and a polished core of dark berry fruit balanced by savoury oak and earthy complexity. Layers of plum, cassis and spice unfold with excellent precision and structure, finishing long, elegant and quietly powerful with classic Margaret River restraint and freshness. Critics praised the wine’s refinement and structure, with Ray Jordan awarding 95 points and Halliday highlighting its violets, mulberry fruit and fine tannin profile.
Ben’s Recommendation:
The 2021 Lenton Brae Wilyabrup Cabernet Sauvignon is a serious Margaret River Cabernet — elegant, structured and beautifully composed with excellent depth and ageing potential. Perfect with roast lamb, ribeye steak, duck or aged hard cheeses. Decant if drinking young or cellar confidently through 2035+.
