Vasse Felix Heytesbury Cabernet 2011

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vasse Felix
Label Name:
 
Heytesbury Cabernet
Vintage:
 
2011
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Margaret River, Western Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Malbec (approx. 73/15/12)
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores for the 2011 Heytesbury: Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) ~91/91+, Wine Enthusiast ~92, James Halliday ~97. Matured ~18 months in French oak (c. 61% new)

Tasting Note
Dense blackcurrant, blackberry and mulberry with cedar, tobacco, bay leaf and dark chocolate. Medium–full-bodied with fine powdery tannins, bright acidity and a long savory finish showing eucalyptus and spice.

Food Pairing
Grilled or roast lamb, rare roast beef, beef short ribs, aged cheddar; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (bulgogi / galbi), Cantonese roast duck/char siu, Sichuan pepper beef, Malaysian beef rendang.

Production Method
Cabernet-dominant parcels hand-harvested, barrel selection; matured ~18 months in French oak (c.61% new). Blended with Petit Verdot and Malbec; traditional fermentations and extended élevage to refine tannins.

Vineyard Info
Vasse Felix, founded in 1967 by Dr Tom Cullity, is Margaret River’s founding estate. Renowned for premium Cabernet and Chardonnay from estate vineyards across Wilyabrup and surrounding sites.