Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon 2014

'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.

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.

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.

Tasting Notes

Maroon with a purple tint. A classical savoury Cabernet perfume. Vibrant blackcurrant fruit with gravel earth, hints of venison, mushrooms and truffles mingle with a fine sage-like herbal lift. Fragrant spiced oak notes sit beautifully underneath, delivering a touch of classical cedar. PALATE: A light entrance leads to juicy fruit with bright acidity, with flavours of blackcurrant and woodsy native forest. Shapely as a Cabernet should be, the power starts to build with a fine tannin profile, leaving a lengthy dry, linear finish.

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

Average Vine Age:

20

Harvest time:

March-April 2015

First vintage of this wine:

2014

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

Age of aging container:

13% new, 87% 1-5 year old

Type of oak:

French

Length of aging before bottling:

12 months

Length of bottle aging:

6 months