2022 Vasse Felix Premier Margaret River Syrah

95 Points James Halliday
In stock
A great deal on this serious Syrah from the legends of Western Australia, Vasse Felix. The Premier Syrah comes from top quality fruit of which a certain portion was fermented in whole bunches, like Gamay Noir in Beaujolais. This approach gives the wine a fresh and bright fruit expression that makes it very much a "Syrah" style, in contrast to the richer Shiraz coming out of Aussie. The Vasse Felix is stylish and a must-try red at this great discount price!
$37.99 in mixed 6+ or $42.99 per bottle

Grape

Syrah

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

95/100 Halliday's Wine Companion, Jane Faulkner

"Excellent, dark purple-red, and while it has a core of very good fruit – really popping thanks to some carbonic maceration – its outlook is super savoury. There's spicy, tangy, mouth-watering acidity, but the delight is its velvety tannins sashaying across the fuller-bodied palate." Drink 2024 - 2034

94/100 James Suckling

"The nose is deeply brooding, with aromas of wild blackberries, blood plums, graphite, peppercorns and dried herbs. The palate is medium- to full-bodied with finely integrated tannins and bright acidity, giving notes of dark cherries, mocha, tobacco leaves and potpourri. Very fresh, with savory undertones that come form 35% whole cluster. Drink or hold. Screw cap."

Variety Syrah
Region Western Australia
Closure Cap
Volume 750ml
Alcohol 14.00%
Maturity 2024 - 2040

This Wine Goes Well With

with BEEF
with GAME
with LAMB

Taste

3

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