98 points - "This was a good year in Margaret River, delivering fruit of tremendous intensity and good structure. In this case, it's been captured in this superb cabernet sauvignon that demonstrates the awesome power of the region, but with finesse, refinement, and a real polish on the finish. Black fruits, bay leaf, and graphite on the nose. A palate that shows almost a sweet fruit middle, but then the structure wraps around it and carries it forward with tremendous intensity. Totally seamless and integrated, with a sustained lingering finish." - Ray Jordan

96 points - "The 2022 Morus Cabernet Sauvignon is leafy and fine, with dried mint, sage and bay leaf, cassis, dark chocolate, ironstone and nori. In the mouth, the tannins are finely wrought and savory, lingering long after the fruit has faded through the finish. The fruit is Houghton clone (sometimes referred to as the Roche clone, from the Roche family vineyard in Frankland River where the genetic material was originally sourced), and the oak used for élevage is from three French forests, which allowed the fruit tannins to shine. There's blackcurrant and licorice, ground black pepper and loads of that lovely, marine-based kelp/umami/nori note that Margaret River Cabernet can achieve. It's also structural. 14% alcohol, sealed under screw cap." - Erin Larkin (The Wine Advocate)

96 points - "Concentrated, refined aromas of blackcurrants, plum skin, bay leaves, cocoa and pencil shavings. The palate is full-bodied and layered with firm yet polished tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of dark cherries, mulberries, cedar, graphite and cloves. Powerful and composed with impressive length and no hard edges. Drink or hold. Screw cap." - Ryan Montgomery (James Suckling)

Our finest cuvée of Cabernet Sauvignon from the heart of Margaret River. The gravelly soils of the vineyard are flanked by the dominant native hard wood trees named Jarrah. Jarrah trees have become a favourable and exact biological indicator that the site is ideally matched to Cabernet Sauvignon.

Fruit expression from this site includes violets, cassis and mulberry. Indeed, mulberry is a very attractive fruit character which is a unique part of the terroir expression of Margaret River Cabernet and our local heritage clone. This cuvée is named to reflect this unique mulberry character; Morus australis being the genus and species name for the mulberry tree.

ALCOHOL
14% by Vol | 8.3 Standard Drinks

FOOD MATCHING
Grilled Argentinian beef ribs | any good cut of red meat | strong cheese

WINEMAKING
The fruit was harvested based on achieving a balance of tannin and flavour ripeness while maintaining fruit freshness.

HARVEST DATE
12th April 2022

MATURATION
55% new barrels until the wine has achieved its own harmony, which was 14 months. The barriques are primarily from forests in the Center of France, Troncais and a touch of Bertrange. The wine then enjoys another year in bottle before release.

CELLARING POTENTIAL
Will mature gracefully for 15+ years