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  • Country ranking ?

    174
  • Producer ranking ?

    15
  • Decanting time

    2h
  • When to drink

    2020-2035
  • Food Pairing

    Lamb

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The Story

An icon wine of Vasse Felix, which was re-launched under Tom Cullity brand from 2013 vintage onwards. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec from the best vineyards sites from Margaret River.

Margaret River's founding wine estate, was established by Dr Thomas Brendan Cullity in 1967. Among his first plantings were Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec vines, from which he produced the estate’s first red wine.

From 2013 onwards Heyt...

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“The only aim was to make the best possible wine.”
Founder Dr Tom Cullity.

Almost half a century since the first vines were planted, this simple aim remains the core ethos of Margaret River’s founding winery Vasse Felix and its owners, the Holmes à Court Family.

From an eight acre vineyard and humble winemaking facility in 1967, Vasse Felix has developed to include three premium vineyards and a state-of-the-art winery, where every process is...

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Latest Pro-tasting notes

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Tasting note

color

Deep, Purple and Dark

ending

Long, Extensive and Flavorful

nose

Wide, Pure and Seductive

taste

Average in Acidity, Warming, Balanced, Well-structured, Good texture, Medium-bodied, Fresh, Fruity, Perfumed, Dry and Silky tannins

Written Notes

Attractive red colours. Striking and impressive Cabernet notes come through immediately. Blackberries, dry herbs, nettles. Good depth. Licorice and roast meat notes emerge on the palate. The palate is elegant mid weight. This is nicely balanced. Good length. Fine tannins. It does offer a slight note of the formal austerity one so often associates with Cabernet. Stunning stuff from Margaret River.
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Origin

Wilyabrup, Margaret River
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