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Margaret River 1981 Cabernet blend

Source-supported draft: Margaret River Cabernet blend 1981 is Difficult. The region had strong long-term promise, but 1981 was too hot for broad Margaret River Cabernet quality and was immediately outshone by 1982 and 1983.

74 - Difficult
Score74
ConfidenceHigh
MaturityMature
Window1988-2006

Vivintage verdict

Difficult

Source-supported draft: Margaret River Cabernet blend 1981 is Difficult. The region had strong long-term promise, but 1981 was too hot for broad Margaret River Cabernet quality and was immediately outshone by 1982 and 1983.

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