2018 Filius Cabernet Sauvignon
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Deep ruby. Vibrant, spice-accented red and blue fruit aromas are complemented by suggestions of cigar box and candied flowers. In a juicy, energetic style, showing very good clarity to the bitter cherry and cassis flavors. Turns sweeter with air and finishes long and smooth, with just a hint of fine-grained tannins.
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Jancis Robinson MW
James Suckling
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Aromas of fresh redcurrants and blackcurrants, as well as tobacco, cedary oak and abundant spice and leafy herbs. The palate offers a plush and fine-boned feel with red and dark berries, as well as lots of red plums and cherries. Medium-to full-bodied. Drink or hold. Screw cap.
All estate fruit aged in French oak for 11 months in individual batches before bottling. Mid crimson. Fresh, leafy fruit with a hint of the marine and quite a bit of tannin. Light but very well balanced. Winning! (JR)
About the producer
Vasse Felix was the first winery in Margaret River, founded in 1967. Today, it is one of Western Australia’s – and the New World’s – most respected names, crafting outstanding, cool-climate Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon from this remote region, south of Perth.