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2022 Cabernet Sauvignon

The Premier Cabernet Sauvignon of Vasse Felix. Made every year since 1972, each vintage of this historic Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River’s original, embodies a faithful pursuit of excellence, purity and wine artistry. Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon is an archetypal expression, possessing all the hallmarks of the finest Margaret River Cabernet; elegance, power and ageability.

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Tasting Notes

APPEARANCE Bright deep Garnet. NOSE Concentrated and complex aromas unfold with dark berry coulis and raspberry pip, intertwined with graphite, wet stones, and dry forest floor. Floral notes of everlastings and potpourri emerge, alongside subtle accents of liquorice, star anise, and charcoal. A touch of saddle leather, wax, vanilla, and cedar adds depth to this captivating aroma. PALATE A fresh and delicate entry leads to a fleshy core, elevated by buoyant acidity. Medium-bodied with a lovely mouthfilling tension, it unfolds with vibrant complexity—notes of blueberry skin, dark chocolate, and firm tannins build towards a long, dry finish. It’s reminiscent of a warm yet assured handshake, exuding confidence.

Winemaker Notes

WINEMAKER COMMENTS Cabernet parcels grown in Wilyabrup, (the coastal, mid northern part of Margaret River) on ancient, well drained gravel loam soils to produce a wine of great varietal purity and character. These wonderful, often tiny, vineyard sections were individually fermented using indigenous yeasts, with some experiencing maceration periods of up to 34 days. Natural fermentation and extended maceration are coupled with traditional oxidative handling to clearly define the intricate personality of each vineyard site before blending. Malbec still remains a valuable component as it always has with our Cabernet Sauvignon.

Varietals:

Production Notes

89% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 1% Merlot

Alcohol:

Alcohol %

14.5

Cellaring Potential:

Aging

20+ years for savoury, elegant aged Cabernet Sauvignon.

Harvested:

Harvest Date

16 March - 18 April 2022

Oak:

Fermentation

Fermentation - 86% Stainless Steel 14% Alternate Vessels (Open Oak Vat, Concrete Egg, Cocciopesto). Maturation - 225L French oak barrique 34% new, 66% 1-5 year old, 19 months; 18 months in oak, 1 month blended in tank

TA:

Acid

6.4g/L

pH:

3.47

Residual Sugar:

Residual Sugar

0.54g/L

Bottled:

Bottling Date

November 2023

Vintage Notes

2022

A cool, winter-like spring saw vine growth delayed in development. Rainfall in October was significant. A dry and warm summer, with sustained warmth day and night through December, January and February, possibly influenced by another La Niña season, saw a rapid ripening period for all white varieties, with all vineyards harvested in little over a month. Fruit quality was excellent with surprising delicacy and elegance. A low yielding vintage, primarily due to spring
conditions over the past two years. Warm and rapid veraison for reds in early February was ideal and saw the Cabernet’s desirable ripe flavours pronounce themselves quickly. Vine health remains fantastic, with fruit quality high and flavours concentrated.