Vasse Felix Syrah Margaret River 750ml

A cool, winter-like spring saw vine growth delayed in development. Rainfall in October was significant. A dry and warm summer, with sustained warmth day and night through December, January and February, possibly influenced by another La Niña season, saw a rapid ripening period for all white varieties, with all vineyards harvested in little over a month. Fruit quality was excellent with surprising delicacy and elegance. A low yielding vintage, primarily due to spring conditions over the past two years. Warm and rapid veraison for reds in early February was ideal and saw the Cabernet’s desirable ripe flavours pronounce themselves quickly. Vine health remains fantastic, with fruit quality high and flavours concentrated.

TASTING NOTES

APPEARANCE 

Bright, medium depth, deep ruby. 

NOSE

Spice, fruit, and savoury notes create an enticing profile, with raspberry, turmeric, matcha tea, saffron, and seared venison intertwining with a subtly reductive, smoky forest floor nuance. 

PALATE

Super soft, yet tangy and spicy, with a medium body, fine tannins and an elegant, light, dry finish. Flavours of subtle gamey meat, tarragon, and wet granite complete the profile.