11% Cabernet Franc in this wine. Strong cedar, earth and graphite (from the Franc) aromas. Full bodied wine with attractive licorice and blackberry flavours. A hint hollow in the middle palate but finishing with a firm, dry tannic finish. Well structured. Requires...
Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Margaret River, WA
Wet leaf, cedar and hints of blackberry, but a slightly closed nose. Lovely smooth, elegant palate. Classic blackcurrant as well as black cherry flavours. Lively acidity indicates its cooler maritime origins. Dry, grainy, fine sandpaper tannins accompany the medium...
Clairault Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Margaret River, WA
from the Wilyabrup sub region. Cedar, herbal, cedar and graphite nose. Full bodied, dry with plenty of structure. Acid and tannin driven firm palate but well balanced. Black cherry is the dominant flavour. Finishes a little short but overall a good MR cabernet.
Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon 2019, Margaret River, WA
Mint, leafy and herbal nose. Well structured palate with a blackberry core. Dry, medium plus body with some juicy blackberry fruits. Mouth puckering tannin finish.
Sandalford Estate Reserve Shiraz 2018, Margaret River, WA
Sourced from the Wilyabrup vineyard. Highly seasoned, toasty French oak barrique driven nose. Blackberry, vanilla, sweet nutmeg and cloves backing up the toast. Full bodied, dry, new oak, blackberry and blueberry driven palate. Smooth and round. Well integrated...
Streicker Bridgeland Block Syrah 2015, Margaret River, WA
Medium ruby colour. A hint of cured meats and sour cherry as well as slight tobacco, dried leaf and leather. Savoury cabernet like palate. Dry minty flavours, medium bodied with sticky tannins and a fresh acid finish. Maturing nicely.
Vasse Felix Syrah 2020, Margaret River, WA
Subtle spice driven nose, but as it aerates it grows into a complex wine. White pepper, mulberries, plums, vanilla and cherry notes appear. A firm but round, dry medium bodied wine with more cooking spices on the palate. Medium finish. Classic varietal wine showing...
Sandalford Estate Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2018, Margaret River, WA
The nose displays brambly black fruit, vanilla oak with a herbaceous leafy edge. Medium plus bodied, minty, ripe blackberry and sweet liquored black cherry flavours greet the palate. There is also a hint of spice and herbs. Dry, chalky tannic finish.
Vasse Felix Chardonnay 2020, Margaret River, WA
Light aromas of oatmeal, toasty new oak and lees contact. Creamy, vanilla, biscuit and brioche flavours with a hint of caramel, wrapped in crisp high acidity. A nice long finish. Release date is 1st November 2021
Vasse Felix Filius Chardonnay 2020, Margaret River, WA
A rich pungent nose, full of butter and ripe yellow peach with a touch of oak. Full bodied with a creamy lees driven palate. Persistent attractive flavours of lemon meringue and stone fruits. Well balanced acidity producing a medium, satisfying finish. A delicious...