95 Points - Jane Faulkner
Vasse Felix is one of Margaret River's biggest names, regularly delivering benchmark expressions of the styles synonymous with this highly acclaimed region. The 2023 Vasse Felix Filius Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is another vibrant expression of this popular dry white blend.
Lifted, perfumed and floral on the nose with fresh lime, passionfruit, guava and lemon sorbet notes jumping out of the glass. The palate is soft and luscious with generous guava and lemon zest mingling within the rounded, fleshy fruit profile. The quenching preserved lemon acid-line provides structure, with gently puckering persistence rounding out a moreish white wine.
"95 Points. What’s great about this is it’s delicious to drink, and more than a glass, which is my usual cut-off point for this style. Everything in balance and nothing overt expect hints of lemon and preserved lemon, feijoa and crunchy star fruit. There’s mouth-watering acidity, a layer of texture with a light phenolic pull to the finish. Screw cap. 12.5% alc. Drink: 2024 - 2028. $26"- Jane Faulkner, Halliday Wine Companion 2025.
