COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2022
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Vasse Felix
REGION
Western Australia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Vasse Felix Sauvignon Blanc 2022 is a white wine from Margaret River, Western Australia. Vasse Felix, the region's founding winery established in 1967, focuses on minimal intervention winemaking. This particular Sauvignon Blanc is noted for its complexity and textural depth, distinguishing it from more conventional styles. The vineyards are managed with a focus on soil health and biodiversity, holding certification from Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
9-11°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Vasse Felix is the founding winery of Margaret River.
Fact 02
The wine undergoes wild-yeast fermentation.
Fact 03
It features a portion of skin contact for added texture.
Fact 04
Vineyards are certified by Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Vasse Felix Sauvignon Blanc 2022 is produced using grapes sourced from selected parcels in Margaret River. Key winemaking techniques include wild-yeast fermentation in French oak foudres and puncheons, with a portion of skin contact employed to enhance texture. The wine undergoes maturation in French oak, including foudres, puncheons, and barriques, with some portion also aged in tanks for integration. The estate's viticultural program emphasizes soil health, vine longevity, and biodiversity, with vineyards certified by Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.
