Thompson Estate Cabernet Merlot 2016

Cardiologist Peter Thompson planted the first vines at Thompson Estate in 1997, inspired by his and his family's shareholdings in the Pierro and Fire Gully vineyards. From the outset at Thompson Estate, the focus has been on high quality wine production and this has been recognized in a lar ge number of wine show medals and accolades from the wine press.

It is with some pride and fascination for Peter Thompson, a cardiologist, that Vasse Felix, the first vineyard in Margaret River, and Thompson Estate’s next-door neighbour, was planted in Wilyabrup by Dr Tom Cullity, a cardiologist who was a mentor for Peter.

"An ever-reliable blend with cabernet sauvignon leading with its refinement and restraint, a mix cassis and pips, dried herbs and really fine-grained tannins. The merlot, with splashes of malbec and cabernet franc, are supporting acts and add another dimension; just a tad drying on the finish." 94pts - Jane Faulkner - Wine Companion