Heytesbury Red Blend

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

Good finishing winter rains with moderate spring conditions resulted in excellent canopy health. The summer ripening period was warm and dry with some above average heat in late January prompting an early start to harvest. The weather tempered in early February and the fruit ripening slowed to a more typical pattern resulting in a long and steady vintage. Continuous fine weather remained through to 11 April when harvest was complete for these beautiful red parcels.

100% French oak, 18 months (54% new, 46% 1-4 year old)

Treated individually in small parcels, the fruit was nurtured while on skins to ensure the preservation of fruit characters and extraction of the finest tannins. After an ideal duration of skin contact, each batch was transferred to French oak. The barrel types used were carefully selected to accentuate and enhance the intricate characteristics of the wine.

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.