2018 LS Merchants Cabernet Sauvignon

Dylan Arvidson's take on Margaret River Cabernet. Approachable now but a sleep in the cellar won't hurt it either.

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Dylan Arvidson has burst onto the scene with a suite of charismatic and unique wines from the Margaret River region over the last two years.

If he keeps producing wines like this, they won't be hidden gems for long.

Where Dylan has so far focused on more 'under cover' varieties for Margaret River, such as Vermentino, Touriga etc. he has now released a pidgeon pair of Margaret River staples: Cabernet and Chardonay.

The Cabernet walks the line between being super approachable, yet also age-worthy.

It's rich and full-bodied - classic Margret River Cabernet with a youthful edge.

93 Points - "Hoisin sauce, tobacco and blood orange aromas; complex and compelling. It's fleshy and fresh with soft tannins and cranberry fresh acidity. A seam of dried herbs adds charm and line. Modern and still serious. A lovely first experience of this producer." Nick Butler (The Real Review)

A wine we were hesitant to make as small producers of alternate and different styles of wine but the fruit arrived to us by chance from good friends and fellow wine makers.

One parcel was from Wilyabrup and one from Wallcliffe, the former brings power and structure and the later elegance and aromatics.


<2018 was an amazing season in contrast to 2017, more akin to 2013 and 2014 with very warm days and nice cool evenings into the drawn-out autumn. This lead to excellent concentration, power and also acid retention.

Price Bracket $41 to $50
Type Red
Body Full Bodied
Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
Country Australia
Region Margaret River
Australian State WA
Reviewed By The Real Review
Critic Score 93
Alcohol 14%
Size 750ml
Vintage 2018
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