Evoi Margaret River The Satyr Reserve 2014
Member Price €42.47
Margaret River is very similar to Bordeaux - the cooling influences from the ocean, and its ancient gravelly soils. And Nigel gets his grapes from the best area in the region - Willyabrup - where the raw material is just a dream to work with.
And this is a classic Left Bank blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Nigel wanted to make a red that surprised people, rather than just a straight up Cab.
The wine is built to age - the 20% of Petit Verdot in the blend gives it florals and freshness which turns to tobacco and cigar box as it ages. And then he puts in 10% of Malbec to give a punch of fruit and juiciness.
Despite it being 8 years now, the wine is still dark and youthful, so it easily has another 12-15 years in the tank.
But why wait, as it tastes gloriously smooth, complex and mellow now… a divine red from a supremely talented winemaker.
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Type |
Red |
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Grape(s) |
70% Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Petit Verdot 10% Malbec |
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Country |
Australia |
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Region of origin |
Margaret River |
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Appellation |
Willyabrup |
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Vintage |
2014 |
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Alcohol % |
14.5 |
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Oak? |
Yes |
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Months in Oak |
18 months |
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Type of Oak |
Blend of new to 3 year old French Barriques |
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Allergens (e.g. Milk, Egg, Fish, Nuts) |
Egg |
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Average age of vines |
30 years |
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Average altitude of vines (m) |
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Soil type(s) |
Very rocky and gravelly loam |
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Closure Type |
Screw Cap |
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Is this wine organic? |
No |
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Biodynamic? |
No |
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Sustainably produced? |
Yes |
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Suitable for vegans? |
No |
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Ageing potential (years) |
30 years |
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Ideal drinking window (e.g. 2022-2030) |
2021-2040 |
Nigel’s a one-man-band, having started with two barrels of Chardonnay in his garage in 2007 and grown steadily since.
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