2021 Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon 750ml

REVIEWS & AWARDS: 96 HALLIDAY

The ‘Estate’ range may also be referred to as the ‘Premier’ range.

Producer tasting notes:

“APPEARANCE Bright and deep ruby with a purple tinge NOSE Super fragrant Old Spiceperfume with nutmeg, star anise, orange, pimento, jasmine, vanilla, musk and cedar. With old cellar charm, this vintage is more woodsy, wild mushroom and dark berry fruit than ocean scents. PALATE So powerful and fluid, riding into buoyant fruit sweetness with a savoury overtone. Flowing into a very fine, tight tannin profile which is powdery and dry but not intense. Rich fruit power, but not heavy.” – Vasse Felix

2020 was a stunning vintage that will define rare and fine with low yields and fantastic quality. Deep ruby with a purple tinge. Immediately fragrant with elegant cranberry and rose petal. There are incredible, enticing bright forest fruits with deep blackberry and hints of fresh baked bread crust, earthy mushrooms, granite stone and steel. Juicy, intense and luscious on entry with fast-building tannin and incredibly firm, yet super-luscious concentrated raspberry, fresh vanilla pods and a delicious meatiness.

The varieties and styles that are benchmarks and synonymous with Margaret River. Renowned for their elegance, finesse and balance, these wines tell of the vintage as experienced in Vasse Felix’s Premier Vineyards.

Blend

91% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4.5% Malbec, 4% Petit Verdot & 0.5% Cabernet Franc
AgeingFrench oak barrique 33% new, 67% 1-4 year old, 18 months