Cabernet Sauvignon

Braised lamb shanks, grilled steaks, and roast prime rib.

An exceptionally dry Spring resulted in small balanced canopies and early development stages. A very warm Summer with timely rainfall around veraison was followed by rapid ripening to an early vintage. Whites were harvested in a very short time frame though retained good acid. Reds were early but slowed a little with milder conditions in March, resulting in excellent quality reds.

Matured for 18 month in 100 French oak (43% new, 57% 1-4 year old).

Individual vineyard sections were fermented in parcels, with many being left on skins for up to 30 days. The tannin influence was also controlled through traditional oxidative handling, creating a deep coloured wine with great structure and length.

Established in 1967 by regional pioneer Dr Tom Cullity Vasse Felix is Margaret River's founding wine estate. Pristine isolation ancient lands and twin oceans make Margaret River a wine paradise and one of the world’s greatest environments to grow ultra-premium Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. These varieties alongside Shiraz and Semillon Sauvignon Blanc blends are the primary focus at Vasse Felix. All wines are grown in Vasse Felix’s four Margaret River vineyards then vinified and bottled within the modern winery situated at the Home Vineyard overlooking the Wilyabrup Brook. The Vasse Felix Cellar Door - also located at the Home Vineyard - is renowned. Featuring a tasting room wine lounge art gallery wine museum and one of Australia's most acclaimed restaurants visitors are welcomed from all around the world eager for the ultimate Vasse Felix experience. There are many things that make Vasse Felix the special place it is: the incredible environment and climate of Margaret River their secure family ownership their treasured heritage and their priceless vineyards. But above all it's the dedication of the entire team to continue Dr Cullity's original aim for Vasse Felix: to make the best possible wine.