Vasse Felix

Vasse Felix

Margaret River Chardonnay 2017

This is the 2nd rated Vasse Felix Chardonnay behind the world class Heytesbury and ahead of the amazing value Filius. This was my last 2017 having made no notes for the first two. Expresses everything which is great about Margaret River Chardonnay. Complexity without cost. Ripe grapefruit with a balanced creamy French oak note which is largely integrated at 7 years of age. More citrus than stone fruit - a little nectarine? Great QPR at $31 AUD. — 21 days ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, I wish I could find this and the Heytesbury here on the U.S. West Coast — Vasse Felix really does great stuff at such low price points!!

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Filius Margaret River Cabernet Merlot 2021

Nose: a bit reductive ? Some oak.

Palate : lovely early season pineapple.

Winebow
— 2 months ago

Vasse Felix

Filius Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

3.4 Excellent Australian Cab, well-balanced with dark fruits and a wonderful long, smooth taste. On sale for $19.49, regularly $22.99. — 11 days ago

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Felix Solis

Mucho Más Tempranillo Syrah

Very nice, really enjoyed. Was a smooth wine with an almost port taste to it. Would happily have again — 2 months ago

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Heytesbury Margaret River Chardonnay 2015

At my Chardonnay Challenge of 6 wines with very close scores the Heytesbury finished 6th. I still gave it 95 points and a Gold Medal. HH said “powerful grapefruit and citrus - Gingin/Mendoza clones and 97 points “. A semi regular annual purchase for me. — 3 months ago

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Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, amazing tasting, and some great wines, wish I had been there (you know, there are airplanes from the U.S. to Oz, just saying. . . .)
Doug Powers

Doug Powers

@Bob McDonald, just kidding of course (well, maybe not) — 🤷🤷🤔
Bob McDonald

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@Doug Powers I think most of these wines would be available in the US maybe with the exception of the Giaconda.

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Filius Margaret River Chardonnay 2020

Somewhat lush and fat up front, plenty of acidity to balance, more depth and complexity than the Xanadu, medium-long finish. — 24 days ago

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Bob McDonald

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Great value.

Felix Solis

The Guv'nor El Mandamás Tempranillo

Very nice smooth wine, vanilla notes and a slighty spice on the length — 2 months ago

Bodegas Felix Lorenzo Cachazo

Carrasviñas Rueda Verdejo 2022

What a fantastic and out of the ordinary wine. Strong taste of passion fruit, green apple, and some pineapple. Fruity, but tart not sweet. Really enjoyed this. — 6 months ago

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Tom Cullity Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Malbec 2017

I had this lovely wine last Sunday night at Sanctuary Cove on the Gold Coast. This is the best Cabernet blend from Vasse Felix and is different from the other premium Cabernet blends in Margaret River because it has 17% old vine Malbec (originally planted by Dr. Tom Cullity himself in 1967 and are the original vines planted in Margaret River). Of course it was infanticide drinking this superb wine at only 7 years of age………but sometimes you have to do these things!! I swear I could detect the presence of the Malbec on the nose as it was so different from the other big name neighbours like Moss Wood, Woodlands and Cullen. A beautiful floral nose of roses and violets. I have been collecting the Tom Cullity since the first vintage in 2013 through to 2019 but for some reason never bought the 2017. This is the first Cullity we’ve had. Just waiting for my cellared examples to get some age. HH gave this wine 98 points and a drinking window of 2021 to 2041. — 10 months ago

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Travis W

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Wonderful note. Thanks for cracking one open early doors.
Bob McDonald

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Thanks Travis. It was a labour of love. Also our 40th Wedding Anniversary on 3rd March 2024.
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Congratulations Bob.