Deep Woods Estate: Special New & Pre-Release Tasting
12 Deep Woods Wines including…
4 New Releases Chardonnays from the 2025 Vintage
2 SV Cabernets plus,
A 3 Vintage Mini Vertical of Reserve Cabernet
2024 (Pre-Release) | 2023 | 2014
Since winemaker Julian Langworthy took over in 2010, the (Res Cabernet) has won 19 trophies (including a Jimmy Watson memorial trophy) and 46 Gold medals at shows nationally and internationally. Fogarty Wines purchased the property in 2008. Moreover, Since 2011, we assume, under Julian Langworthy leadership, Deep Woods has been awarded approximately 80 trophies and 250 gold medals across major national and international wine shows.
Recently, Deep Woods Estate has just been awarded the Western Australia Producer of the Year Trophy at this year’s International Wine & Spirit Competition (IWSC) September 2025— the highest honour at one of the world’s most respected wine awards.
From 2014-2019 Deep Woods won 12 of the 42 Capital City Cabernet Trophies … That’s the 29% … Against the whole country!
“In a sea of fierce competition, Deep Woods Estate is continuing a non-stop run of awards with an ever-growing count of sensational reviews, Gold Medals and Trophies.”
Erin Larkin, James Halliday’s The Wine Companion 2023
“… gold medals flying around the room like confetti …with trophies equally plentiful.”
James Halliday on Deep Woods
Sunday, October 11th
Hosted by Matthew Buchan, Head Winemaker
Lunch: 12–3pm | 12 wines & 4 courses | $135
Masterclass: 4–6pm | 12 wines & canapés | $65
Dinner: 6.30–9.30pm |12 wines & 4 courses | $135
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Description text goes hereFrom 2014 til 2019, Deep Woods won 12 of the 42 Capital City Cabernet Trophies… 29% … against the rest of the nation.
2020 RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON ‘BEST Cabernet IN SHOW’ 2022 DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS
One of two Cabernet Sauvignons worldwide to be awarded ‘Best in Show.’ Awarded 97 points – the equal highest score of this year’s show
DEEP WOODS ESTATE RESERVE CABERNET SAUVIGNON AWARDS2010 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
· Top Gold – Wine Show of Western Australia 2012
· Gold – Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2012
· Gold – National Wine Show of Australia 2012
· Gold – Margaret River Wine Show 2012
· Gold – Decanter World Wine Awards 2013
· Double Gold – China Wine and Spirits Awards 2013
· Trophy – Best Cabernet Sauvignon – Wine Show of Western Australia 2012
· Trophy – Best Red Wine of Show at the Wine Show of Western Australia 2012
2011 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
· Gold – Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2013
· Gold – Wine Show of Western Australia 2013
2012 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
· Gold – Margaret River Wine Show 2013
· Gold – Perth Royal Wine Show 2014
· Gold – Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2014
· Gold – Royal Melbourne Wine Awards 2014
· Gold – Royal Hobart International Wine Show 2014
· Gold – Margaret River Wine Show 2014
· Gold – China Wine and Spirits Awards 2014
· Trophy – Most Outstanding Red Wine in Show – Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2014
· Trophy – Best Cabernet Sauvignon in Show – Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2014
· Trophy – Best Cabernet Sauvignon Blend or Blend of Bordeaux Varieties – Royal Melbourne Wine Awards 2014
· Trophy – Best Cabernet Sauvignon – Royal Hobart International Wine Show 2014
· Trophy – Best Red Wine in Show – Royal Hobart International Wine Show 2014
· Trophy – Best Cabernet Sauvignon Margaret River Wine Show 2014
· Trophy – Best Red Wine in Show Margaret River Wine Show 2014
2013 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
· Gold – Perth Royal Wine Show 2015
· Gold – Wine Show of Western Australia 2015
· Gold – Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2015
· Trophy – Best Cabernet Sauvignon – Royal Melbourne Wine Show 2015
2014 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
· Gold – Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2016
· Gold – Royal Sydney Wine Show 2016
· Gold – Perth Royal Wine Show 2016
· Gold – Wine Show of Western Australia 2016
· Gold – Royal Melbourne Wine Awards 2016
· Gold – Royal Hobart International Wine Show 2016
· Trophy – Most Outstanding Red Wine in Show – Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2016
· Trophy – Best Cabernet Sauvignon in Show – Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2016
·Trophy – Jimmy Watson Memorial Trophy for Best Young Red Wine – Royal Melbourne Wine Awards 2016
· Trophy – Best Cabernet Sauvignon Blend or Blend of Bordeaux Varieties – Royal Melbourne Wine Awards 2016
· Trophy – Best Cabernet Sauvignon – Royal Hobart International Wine Show 2016
2015 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
· Gold – Royal Queensland Wine Show 2017
· Gold – Sydney Royal Wine Show 2017
· Gold – Wine Show of Western Australia 2017
2016 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
· Gold – Royal Queensland Wine Show 2018
· Gold – Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2018
· Gold – Perth Royal Wine Show 2018
· Gold – Margaret River Wine Show 2018
· Trophy – Best Cabernet Sauvignon – Perth Royal Wine Show 2018
2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
· Gold – Sydney Royal Wine Show 2019
· Gold – Margaret River Wine Show 2019
· Trophy – Best Cabernet Sauvignon – Sydney RoyalWine Show 2019
2018 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
· Gold – Royal Adelaide Wine Show 2020
· Gold – Perth Royal Wine Show 2020
· Gold – Margaret River Wine Show 2020
· Gold – James Halliday Australian Cabernet Challenge 2020
2019 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
· Gold – Perth Royal Wine Show 2021
2020 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
· Best in Show – Decanter World Wine Awards 2022
· Gold - Medal Adelaide 2022
· Gold - Wine Show of Western Australia. 2022 Gold - Margaret River Wine Show. 2022
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Growing up in Western Australia’s pristine Margaret River, with a father who studied pests in vineyards for the Agricultural Protection Board, Julian was fascinated by wine from a young age. After a brief dalliance with marine biology, he studied winemaking (“It seemed like it’d be fairer on the fish,” he jokes), then worked in France and Canada as well as Australia’s Clare Valley, Barossa Valley and Coonawarra regions.
In 2011, Julian returned to his hometown to join the Fogarty Wine Group. As Chief Winemaker he’s responsible for the Group’s five brands and a team of 12 winemakers, with a special focus on Deep Woods Estate, one of the region’s most awarded wineries. Cabernet Sauvignon is the crown jewel – and Julian’s favourite variety.
“My life in wine has been a life in Cabernet,” he says. “What I really want to achieve is to make the world’s best Cabernet, and in Margaret River I’m 100% certain that we can do that.”
A steady stream of awards suggests he’s well on his way. In his first four vintages at Deep Woods Estate, Julian won more than 50 gold medals, and more recently was named James Halliday’s 2019 Winemaker of the Year.
His successes haven’t taken away his excitement for winemaking and drive to keep exploring and improving.
“Every season is different and every season you’ve got a new opportunity to make the best wine you could ever make,” says Julian. “That’s probably one of the great joys of winemaking.”
In 2016, Julian co-launched Good Tycoons, an experimental side project created with Deep Woods Estate’s viticulturist, John Fogarty, and John’s brother Mark. They showcase different varieties through small-batch wines including a wild, unfiltered Riesling and a Teroldego, a rare red variety from Northern Italy.
“Wine’s pretty much the fabric of life for me,” says Julian. “It brings people together.”
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Born and bred in McLaren Vale, Matt was immersed in the wine industry from a young age. Now with more than 20 years of winemaking experience, Matt’s commitment and passion for wine is unwavering. Matt completed a Bachelor of Applied Science (Wine Science) through Charles Sturt university, and he has completed vintages in the Napa Valley, Central Otago and Mosel Valley. He moved to Margaret River in 2012 where he has spent over a decade creating award-winning wines from multiple regions across Western Australia.
Matt is also a regular wine show judge both locally and interstate and in 2023 Matt was awarded the Dux Prize at the prestigious Advanced Wine Assessment Course, run by the AWRI in Adelaide.
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I tasted through a 10-vintage vertical of the Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon at the estate and found that, quite by chance, my higher scores went to wines from the even vintages over the odd ones. The style is rich, muscular and full, and this seems to suit the personality of the even years a little better, although who knows what the future will bring. 2023 was exceptional in Margaret River. Trends only work when there is something interesting to read from them.
Since winemaker Julian Langworthy took over in 2010, the wine has won 19 trophies (including a Jimmy Watson memorial trophy) and 46 Gold medals at shows nationally and internationally. Fogarty Wines purchased the property in 2008.
The Wine List & Menu
First Course
2026 Deep Woods Estate Ivory Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
2025 Deep Woods Estate Sauvginon Blanc
2025 Deep Woods Single Vineyard Albarino
Tomatoes, voudaban, curry leaves
Second Course
2025 Deep Woods Estate Chardonnay
2025 Deep Woods SV ‘Bridgelands’ Chardonnay
2025 Deep Woods SV Chardonnay
2025 Deep Woods Reserve Chardonnay
Shark Bay Whiting, fennel, lemon
Third Course
2025 Deep Woods Reserve Shiraz
Angus a la minute, peppercorn butter, leafy greens
Fourth Course
2024 Deep Woods SV 3A Cabernet
2024 Deep Woods Reserve Cabernet
2023 Deep Woods Reserve Cabernet
2014 Deep Woods Reserve Cabernet
Cheddar, crostini, cumquot