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Willow Bridge Estate 'Water Dancer' Cabernet Merlot 2022
Vintage Character
Willow Bridge Estate ‘Water Dancer’ Cabernet Merlot 2022 comes from Geographe in Western Australia, a GI increasingly prized for polished Bordeaux-style reds shaped by maritime influence. The 2022 vintage was widely regarded as strong in Western Australia, with a mild growing season and steady ripening helping Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot retain freshness while building generous fruit. Sourced from the Ferguson Valley area, the wine reflects a distinctive landscape of elevated hillside vineyards and well-drained gravelly to granitic soils that support ripe flavour development without sacrificing line and structure.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
In the glass, this Cabernet Merlot shows classic notes of blackcurrant, dark plum and blackberry, backed by bay leaf, dried herbs and a touch of cedar-toned spice. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with supple dark fruit, fine but present tannins, moderate acidity and a smooth texture that carries hints of mocha and subtle oak through a balanced finish. It is an easy match for grilled lamb cutlets, rosemary roast chicken, or a mushroom and thyme tart, making it a versatile red for both weeknight dinners and more composed fare.
Winery Background
Willow Bridge Estate was established in 1996 by Jeff and Vicki Dewar in the Ferguson Valley, where the focus has long been on estate-grown wines that express the region’s cooler maritime climate. The estate has built its reputation on careful vineyard management and a house style that favours clarity, freshness and varietal definition over excess weight. Fruit for the Water Dancer range is grown on the estate, and the winemaking typically combines stainless-steel fermentation with measured oak maturation to frame the fruit rather than dominate it, giving the wine its approachable structure and regional character.
Willow Bridge Estate ‘Water Dancer’ Cabernet Merlot 2022 comes from Geographe in Western Australia, a GI increasingly prized for polished Bordeaux-style reds shaped by maritime influence. The 2022 vintage was widely regarded as strong in Western Australia, with a mild growing season and steady ripening helping Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot retain freshness while building generous fruit. Sourced from the Ferguson Valley area, the wine reflects a distinctive landscape of elevated hillside vineyards and well-drained gravelly to granitic soils that support ripe flavour development without sacrificing line and structure.
Tasting Profile & Food Pairing
In the glass, this Cabernet Merlot shows classic notes of blackcurrant, dark plum and blackberry, backed by bay leaf, dried herbs and a touch of cedar-toned spice. The palate is medium- to full-bodied, with supple dark fruit, fine but present tannins, moderate acidity and a smooth texture that carries hints of mocha and subtle oak through a balanced finish. It is an easy match for grilled lamb cutlets, rosemary roast chicken, or a mushroom and thyme tart, making it a versatile red for both weeknight dinners and more composed fare.
Winery Background
Willow Bridge Estate was established in 1996 by Jeff and Vicki Dewar in the Ferguson Valley, where the focus has long been on estate-grown wines that express the region’s cooler maritime climate. The estate has built its reputation on careful vineyard management and a house style that favours clarity, freshness and varietal definition over excess weight. Fruit for the Water Dancer range is grown on the estate, and the winemaking typically combines stainless-steel fermentation with measured oak maturation to frame the fruit rather than dominate it, giving the wine its approachable structure and regional character.
Product details
Wine TypeRed
WineryWillow Bridge Estate
Grape VarietiesCabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
WinemakerKim Horton
CountryAustralia
Expert Rating—
RegionWestern Australia
SweetnessDry
Sub-regionGeographe
Alcohol Level14.0
Classification (Ranking)—
Format750ml
Prices
Golden Gate Wine
Standard delivery 2-5 working days
Vinobuzz Delivery
HK$127
HK$127