Vasse Felix Margaret River Classic Dry Red 2023
MARGARET RIVER CLASSIC DRY RED PREVIOUS VINTAGE 93 POINT RATED JAMES HALLIDAY WINE COMPANION
- Previous Vintage 93 Point Rated James Halliday Wine Companion
- Produced By Iconic Margaret River Winery Vasse Felix
- 5 Red Star James Halliday Rated Winery
- Founding Margaret River Winemaker Vasse Felix Was Established In 1967
Vintage: | 2023 |
Source/Region: | Margaret River, Western Australia |
Grape Variety: | Shiraz & Blends |
Cellaring: | Drink now or cellar for 4 years |
Bottle Top: | Stelvin |
Alcohol Content: | 14.00 |
Standard Drinks: | 8.30 |
Rating: | 0 |
Enticing fresh fruit aromas of raspberry with a dense raspberry jam perfume, a hint of vanilla and savoury notes of raspberry pip and Emmental cheese.Bright and crisp with fresh raspberry and satsuma plum fruit at its core. A soft yet tangy acid line, leading to a dry and vibrant finish. A beautiful, fruit forward red, perfect to enjoy in its youth.
A cool dry spring delayed vine development by 2-3 weeks, allowing time to open canopies which paid off come veraison. December, January and February brought consistent dry and warm conditions which saw vine development catch up nicely. Yields and bunch weights were a highlight, with fruit displaying beautiful balance. Ideal mild conditions allowed Chardonnay to develop bright acidity and sound flavour ripeness. March brought three small rain incidents, the most significant of which occurred post white harvest. Cool evenings and moderate daytime temperatures with afternoon sea breezes were ideal for gentle, consistent tannin ripening in our reds which maintained dense flavour. Low Marri Blossom presence resulted in the largest netting program since 2019, with bird pressure at a high during harvest. Overall, vineyard plots have shown excellent balance with more fruit and canopy, reflecting vine health and minimal heat stress from a milder season.
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