Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon 2022

Grape Varietals & Region: 95% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Malbec, 1% Petit Verdot from Margaret River, Australia

Taste Profile:Bright blood plum and blackcurrant fragrance lift from the glass, layered with graphite, dried winter herbs bay and sageviolets, and spicy charcuterie. Subtle notes of mushroom and Mexican chocolate add complexity. A soft and fresh entrance reveals bright fruit and a dusty tannin build, finishing powdery and dry. Elegant yet juicy acidity carries fresh blackcurrant, with a hint of native potpourri lingering over a solid tannin base.

Winemaking Process:The individual batches were destemmed and sent as whole berries to stainless steel rotating fermenters. 100% wild yeast was allowed to ferment all our red batches. After a few days of gentle soaking, fermentation began, with batches pressed once fermentation was complete. Open top and use of aerationduring fermentation helped to promote a clean fruit perfume, soften the tannins and bring so much life to the wine. The resulting wine was matured in fine older French oak for 10-12 months prior to blending, with limited racking to help preserve the freshness and delicate wild characters captured in this lowintervention approach.