96 Points - Christina Pickard
Vasse Felix is one of Margaret River's biggest names, regularly delivering benchmark expressions of the styles synonymous with this highly acclaimed region. The Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon has established a strong reputation for consistently delivering a fresh, modern example of popular regional style.
The 2022 Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon continues the impressive form of this wine. Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon blended with a splash of Malbec (10%), this delivers a fragrant, vibrant and fruit-forward Cabernet. Soft, juicy and approachable, there's plenty of regional dark fruit flavours; cassis, plum, dark chocolate, supported by fresh acidity and soft tannins. A delicious drinking Cabernet now, this promises plenty of joy over the next decade and is super value at this limited-time price.
"96 Points. A fabulous vintage of Filius, and a total bargain for this level of quality. Layered aromas appear from first sniff; plump currants and plums, dark chocolate, savory herbs and florals, graphite and a mineral, iodine-like nuance. In the mouth, there's bright fruit and silky texture, with savory, fine tannins and a long, elegant finish. Made to drink now or to age for several more years. A wonderful intro to this distinctive Aussie style."- Christina Pickard, Wine Enthusiast.
"93 Points. I have to say this is one of the best and most complete of this wine I have tasted. Combines the power and structure of cabernet and delivers it with poise and polish. Lifted leafy minerally aromas with traces of blackcurrant and tobacco. The palate is medium bodied with fine chalky tannins and neatly weighted oak in support. Makes quite a statement about cabernet. $30"- Ray Jordan, rayjordanwine.com.au.
