2022 Vasse Felix Margaret River Filius Cabernet Sauvignon

96 Points Wine Enthusiast
In stock
A great discount on this 96 point Aussie Cab from Wine Enthusiast who write "A fabulous vintage of Filius, and a total bargain for this level of quality...." Vasse Felix are old hands in Margaret River and have been awarded Best New World Winery of the Year by Wine Enthusiast. They are known as specialists in refined Cabernet, so even this entry-level red is a regional benchmark — a medium-bodied Cabernet that is juicy, harmonious and complete. Formerly Wine Spectator Magazine's #2 Best Value Wine, this is a smashing red for a crazy price. Grab this discount!
$19.99 in mixed 6+ or $22.99 per bottle

Grape

Predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon

Its Origins

As the moderate climate of Margaret River is becoming Australia’s centre of premium winemaking, Vasse Felix are leading the pack in recognition and can, in fact, lay claim to having been there first. It was the founder Dr Thomas Cullity whose planting experiments were confirmed when in 1966 experts identified Margaret River as a near homoclime (same climate as) Bordeaux. Luckily those commissioning the studies, and the local newspaper that published the details, had no idea how significant they were, and in 1967 Cullity had little competition in finding the best site - which he cleverly did in redgum country with red gravel above and clay lying below. Here at Margaret River’s first vineyard, Vasse Felix, he planted Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Malbec and Riesling. The latter variety was to be the label’s first success (in 1972), showing the white wine promise of the cooler Margaret River, which is now as famous for Chardonnay as it is for Cabernet Sauvignon. Regarding Cabernet itself - which is the winery’s flagship - the acknowledged experts at Vasse Felix have a distinctive take on this variety, revealing the elegant and aromatic nature of the grape so that that at times it seems to compare as much to Burgundy as it does to Bordeaux. With an established reputation but also the strictest artisanship and organic, sustainable practices - including being on the cutting edge of industrial recycling - Vasse Felix are not only masters of their art, but stayers in the game.

What The Critics Say

96/100 Wine Enthusiast, Christina Pickard

"A fabulous vintage of Filius, and a total bargain for this level of quality. Layered aromas appear from first sniff: plump currants and plums, dark chocolate, savory herbs and florals, graphite and a mineral, iodine-like nuance. In the mouth, there's bright fruit and silky texture, with savory, fine tannins and a long, elegant finish. Made to drink now or to age for several more years. A wonderful intro to this distinctive Aussie style."

Joelle Thomson, Drinksbiz August/September 2024

"Western Australian winery Vasse Felix has carved a name for itself as a producer of outstanding, complex wines. This is one of the best. It is an affordably-priced classic Cabernet Sauvignon, overflowing with juicy layers of red and dark berries, dried herbs and black olives, all intermingling in a complex juicy wine. Drink now in a large glass, decanted, or age for up to 10 years."

No. 2 in Wine Spectator's Top Value Wines of 2023 (2021 vintage)

"Margaret River Cabernets are remarkable for their combination of elegant structure and juicy fruit flavors, with the best among them demonstrating a particular finesse. Vasse Felix is a pioneer in the region, commanding more than 50 years of winemaking—and, under the leadership of chief winemaker Virginia Willcock, the wines have never been better. The Filius line of Vasse Felix wines is meant to be approachable while young. For this bottling, Margaret River Cabernet is blended with Malbec from estate vineyards. Willcock employs wild-yeast fermentation in open-top fermenters, resulting in expressive aromatics and soft tannins, followed by 11 months of aging in French oak barrels before blending. When Willcock first started experimenting with indigenous fermentation, what she found was “mind-blowing,” with the wines showing more heart, soul and earth than ever before. Stunning and complex, this stylish, concentrated red offers pure raspberry puree and black cherry flavors that show details of earthy dried porcini mushroom, along with notes of toasted herbs, sandalwood and espresso bean. The long finish reveals firming tannins, but they remain polished and effortless."

Variety Cabernet Sauvignon
Region Western Australia
Closure Cap
Volume 750ml
Alcohol 14.00%
Maturity 2024 - 2032

This Wine Goes Well With

with BBQ
with BEEF
with PORK

Taste

4

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