1998 Devil's Lair Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon

Recognised as one of the Margaret River Great Estates, Devil's Lair, situated on the southern end of the Leeuwin Peninsula in Western Australia, produces some of the highest quality wines of the region. Distinguishing elegance, finesse and complexity are the characteristics that set Margaret River apart with Cabernet Sauvignon (and Chardonnay) fruit, at its best, rivalling anything in the world. These characteristics are expressed strongly in our wines, which reflect the singular combination of geology, geography and climate that is unique to the Devil's Lair estate.
Vintage Conditions: The 1998 vintage produced cabernet sauvignon fruit to rival the excellent 1995 vintage. Two bouts of unseasonable rain encouraged some Margaret River producers to harvest early, but those like Devil's Lair who risked waiting, reaped rich rewards.
Grape Variety: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Maturation: The wine was matured at Devil's Lair for 20 months in 50 per cent new and 50 per cent one and two-year-old French oak.