COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot
PRODUCER
Vasse Felix
REGION
Western Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
Tannins
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon 2021 is a distinguished Australian red wine from Margaret River, Western Australia. It represents the 50th anniversary of the winery's Cabernet Sauvignon production, a legacy that began in 1972. Vasse Felix, established in 1967 by Dr. Tom Cullity, is credited with establishing Margaret River's reputation as a premier Cabernet Sauvignon region. The vineyards, particularly those in Wilyabrup with ancient ironstone gravel soils, are crucial to the wine's character. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention and respect for vineyard expression.
ALCOHOL
14.0%
AVG. PRICE
€40
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
16-18°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Margaret River's oldest Cabernet Sauvignon vines are at Vasse Felix.
Fact 02
The 2021 Filius ranked #2 on Wine Spectator's Top Wine Values of 2023.
Fact 03
Vasse Felix is the founding winery of Margaret River.
Fact 04
This wine celebrates 50 years of continuous production.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon involves minimal intervention, with a focus on vineyard expression. Key techniques include wild yeast fermentation, often in open-top fermenters, and extended maceration periods of up to 34 days. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in French oak barrels for 11 to 19 months, with a percentage of new oak used. Organic principles are adopted across the vineyards, and winemaking practices are designed to be interventionist.
