Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon

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Wine Description

'Son of' the Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon. It carries the structure, power and tannins of classic Cabernet in an earlier drinking, more forward style from fruit sourced from each of the Vasse Felix vineyards.

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Acclaim
“Opaque ruby. Bright and energetic on the nose, displaying aromas of ripe red berries, cherry, pipe tobacco and pungent flowers, along with subtle vanilla and cocoa powder flourishes. Juicy and seamless in texture, offering zesty cherry, cassis and vanilla flavors that deepen and become smokier with air. Sappy and pliant on the seamless finish, which features smooth tannins and a persistent cherry compote quality."
— Vinous, Jul 2021
“Opens with a fresh green accent reminiscent of tomato leaf and sage, giving a savory, peppery note to the plush, velvety cassis and plum core. Finds balance between grace and power, with spice and herb elements lingering on the finish. Drink now through 2028.” #58 of the Wine Spectator Top 100 Wines of 2018
— Wine Spectator, Jun 2018
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
selected sites throughout Margaret River
Soil composition
deep gravel loam soil over clay
Training method
VSP, BAL
Exposure:
Various
Year vineyard planted:
1998
Harvest time:
March-April 2015
First vintage of this wine:
2014
Average Vine Age:
20
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Winemaking & Aging
Varietal composition:
86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Malbec
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Malolactic fermentation:
Full
Fining agent:
Egg white
Type of aging container:
Barriques
Size of aging container:
225L
Type of oak:
French
Length of aging before bottling:
12 months
Age of Aging Container:
13% new, 87% 1-5 year old
Length of bottle aging:
6 months
Total SO2
135
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.6
Acidity:
6.4 g/L
Alcohol:
14 %
Dry extract:
32 g/L
Total SO2
135
Residual sugar:
0.4 g/L
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Wine Production

The structural elements of fine Margaret River Cabernet are embraced with a hint of the Malbec's dark fruit to make a classic Vasse Felix style Cabernet Sauvignon. All vineyard sections are fermented separately, accentuating the natural beauty of each parcel of fruit. After 12-15 months matured in barrique, the Cabernet was blended with the ideal percentage of Malbec to create a savoury fine wine with medium weight, where big is not considered the best.

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About the Vineyard

Mild conditions in Margaret River with no extreme weather conditions, allowing for balanced fruit and a slow and steady intake. There was no disease pressure and fruit quality is excellent the only disappointment was yields being down across the Region for all key varieties. This was the outcome of storms in Spring and pressure from an increase in the local population of Silver Eyes (birds) and no Marri Blossom.