Vasse Felix Heytesbury Cabernet 2010

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vasse Felix
Label Name:
 
Heytesbury Cabernet
Vintage:
 
2010
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Margaret River, Western Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 15% Petit Verdot, 10% Malbec
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
5
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Critic scores vary; representative ratings for Heytesbury 2010: Oliver's/retailer reviews ~92/100, WineAlign ~91/100, TastingBook aggregate ~94/100. Vasse Felix Heytesbury is consistently highly rated and regarded as a top Margaret River Cabernet

Tasting Note
Deep vibrant red. Perfumed blackcurrant and red currant with jarrah forest, leather and cured-meat notes. Juicy red/blueberry core, ultra-fine but firm tannins, bright acid lift and a long finish of dark chocolate, eucalyptus and liquor cherries.

Food Pairing
Western: roast lamb, grilled ribeye, beef short ribs, aged cheddar. Asian: Peking duck, Korean BBQ (bulgogi), Sichuan pepper beef, char siu pork, hoisin-glazed duck.

Production Method
Small parcels fermented on skins, transferred to French oak barriques; matured 18 months (77% new, 23% older) before selection and bottling.

Vineyard Info
Vasse Felix, founded 1967 in Margaret River, is the region’s founding estate. Heytesbury is its flagship Cabernet-based barrel selection crafted from top vineyard parcels.