Montague Viribis Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

A powerful statement of Margaret River with the oak and tannin integration very good. It's cabernet with 9% malbec and gets 44% new French oak. It matured for 20 months in oak, yet the oak has been completely integrated into the palate. The tannins are quite sinewy and there's a slightly dried bay leaf and herb character lurking. This mostly comes from the original old block plantings. The vines were planted in the late 80s. You must breathe it first as it releases the violet and perfumed red berry