Woodlands Wilyabrup Valley Rosé 2025

Founders David Watson and wife Heather had spectacular success with the cabernets he made in ’79 and the early ’80s. Commuting from Perth while raising a family became too much and for some years the grapes from Woodlands were sold to other Margaret River producers. With the advent of sons Stuart and Andrew in ’02–05 (Stuart primarily responsible for winemaking), the estate bounced back to pre-eminence, expanding with the purchase of the 17ha Woodlands Brook Vineyard in ’07. The top-end wines primarily come from the original Woodlands Vineyard, where the now-certified organic vines are 50+yr.

Cabernet Franc rosé wines are known for their vibrant fruit flavours of raspberry, strawberry, and cherries. And a signature characteristic of Cabernet Franc is its herbaceous quality, which often translates to subtle savoury and floral notes in the rosé.
The natural acidity of Cabernet Franc contributes to a dry, refreshing style, making it a good choice for food matching. Cabernet Franc rosé can be enjoyed on its own, but when paired with charcuterie, salads, and lighter meats, this then elevates the wine for greater enjoyment.