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Discover the flagship power of Margaret River with Stones + Thunder Heavens Awaken Cabernet Sauvignon 2023. Sourced exclusively from the single-block Wagtail Vineyard in the prestigious Wilyabrup subregion, this remarkable Cabernet Sauvignon is matured for 18 months in 100% new French oak, delivering exceptional concentration, elegance and cellaring potential.
🍷 Tasting Notes: Blackberry, blackcurrant, dark chocolate, cedar, earthy spice and silky tannins with an exceptionally long finish
🍽️ Food Pairings: Ribeye steak, lamb rack, venison, slow-braised beef and mature hard cheeses
🌡️ Serve at: 16–18°C
🍾 Grape: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon | Region: Wilyabrup, Margaret River, Western Australia | Alcohol: 14%
Deep garnet with an intense ruby core.
The nose opens with concentrated aromas of blackberry, blackcurrant and dark plum layered with notes of dark chocolate, cedar, dried herbs and subtle baking spice. Rich yet beautifully poised, the palate showcases the hallmark elegance of Wilyabrup Cabernet, combining powerful black fruit concentration with silky tannins, vibrant acidity and finely integrated French oak.
Full-bodied with remarkable concentration and refined structure.
Long, persistent and elegant with lingering dark chocolate, cedar and fine spice.
Produced from the single-vineyard Wagtail Vineyard in Wilyabrup, one of Margaret River's most celebrated Cabernet Sauvignon regions, this wine reflects the exceptional terroir created by ironstone-rich soils and cooling ocean breezes. Night harvested for freshness, co-fermented on skins in stainless steel before spending 18 months in 100% new French oak barrels, it represents the precision and ambition that have quickly established Stones + Thunder among Australia's most exciting producers.
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Wine | Heavens Awaken Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Producer | Stones + Thunder |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Wilyabrup, Margaret River, Western Australia |
| Wine Style | Structured & Powerful Red |
| Grape Variety | 100% Cabernet Sauvignon |
| Alcohol | 14% |
| Winemaking | Minimal Interventionist Winemaking |
| Fermentation | Co-fermented on skins in stainless steel |
| Technique | Malolactic fermentation |
| Maturation | 100% new French oak barrels |
| Ageing | 18 months |
| Colour | Deep garnet ruby |
| Primary Flavours | Blackberry, blackcurrant, dark plum, herbaceous, spice |
| Secondary Flavours | Dark chocolate, cedar, earthy notes, oak |
| Acidity | Medium+ |
| Dryness | Very Dry |
| Serving Temperature | 16–18°C |
| Aging Potential | Drink now – 2040 |
| Delivery | Singapore islandwide |
A benchmark Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon that combines power, elegance and remarkable ageing potential, showcasing the exceptional terroir of Wilyabrup.
