Description
Established in 1967 by regional pioneer Dr Tom Cullity, Vasse Felix is Margaret River’s founding wine estate. The wine collection is centred upon Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, with alternative wine styles of Syrah and Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon blends. The viticulture program is sensitive to the unique needs of Margaret River’s pristine environment and ancient, tough soils. The wines are reputed for their pure site expression, resulting in a collection of celebrated Margaret River icons, through to contemporary house styles. The Vasse Felix Winery and Vineyards are certified members of Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.
About this wine: The Premier Cabernet Sauvignon of Vasse Felix. Made every year since 1972, each vintage of this historic Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River’s original, embodies a faithful pursuit of excellence, purity and wine artistry. Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon is an archetypal expression, possessing all the hallmarks of the finest Margaret River Cabernet; elegance, power and ageability.
89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 1% Merlot.
From the winemakers about this vintage: “Cabernet parcels grown in Wilyabrup, (the coastal, mid northern part of Margaret River) on ancient, well drained gravel loam soils to produce a wine of great varietal purity and character. These wonderful, often tiny, vineyard sections were individually fermented using indigenous yeasts, with some experiencing maceration periods of up to 34 days. Natural fermentation and extended maceration are coupled with traditional oxidative handling to clearly define the intricate personality of each vineyard site before blending. Malbec still remains a valuable component as it always has with our Cabernet Sauvignon.
“2022 vintage – A cool, winter-like spring saw vine growth delayed in development. Rainfall in October was significant. A dry and warm summer, with sustained warmth day and night through December, January and February, possibly influenced by another La Niña season, saw a rapid ripening period for all white varieties, with all vineyards harvested in little over a month. Fruit quality was excellent with surprising delicacy and elegance. A low yielding vintage, primarily due to spring conditions over the past two years. Warm and rapid veraison for reds in early February was ideal and saw the Cabernet’s desirable ripe flavours pronounce themselves quickly. Vine health remains fantastic, with fruit quality high and flavours concentrated.
“Bright deep Garnet in colour. Concentrated and complex aromas unfold with dark berry coulis and raspberry pip, intertwined with graphite, wet stones, and dry forest floor. Floral notes of everlastings and potpourri emerge, alongside subtle accents of liquorice, star anise, and charcoal. A touch of saddle leather, wax, vanilla, and cedar adds depth to this captivating aroma. A fresh and delicate entry leads to a fleshy core, elevated by buoyant acidity. Medium-bodied with a lovely mouthfilling tension, it unfolds with vibrant complexity—notes of blueberry skin, dark chocolate, and firm tannins build towards a long, dry finish. It’s reminiscent of a warm yet assured handshake, exuding confidence.” 14.5% alc.
95 points, Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion “On the one hand this seems approachable and complete, so it’s drinking superbly; but, on the other hand, there’s structure and detail with a framework of fine tannins and acidity, ensuring this will garner more complexity in time. Go ahead and enjoy its violets, mulberries and blackberries, raspberry leaf, dousing of licorice, oak spices and black olives with some dark mint-chocolate, too, with plenty of savouriness throughout. There’s a certain elegance and vitality to this, giving it an edge.”
RRP $63 Our Special Price $43.99 when you buy 6 or more of this wine
