Vasse Felix Tom Cullity Cab Malbec 2018

Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vasse Felix
Label Name:
 
Tom Cullity Cab Malbec
Vintage:
 
2018
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Margaret River (Wilyabrup)
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14.5%
Grape(s):
 
Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
3
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
5
Aroma Intensity:
 
5
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Highly rated: James Suckling 98; Robert Parker / Wine Advocate 98; Vinous ~97; James Halliday ~99; Wine Spectator 92; multiple Top‑100 and regional awards

Tasting Note
Bright garnet; intense aromas of boysenberry, cassis, Turkish delight, potpourri, native forest and ocean spray. Elegant, succulent palate with rich yet lifted body, fine long tannins, bay leaf, spice and a long perfumed finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, grilled ribeye, venison, mushroom risotto; Korean BBQ (galbi), char siu, soy‑braised beef, miso‑glazed aubergine, Peking duck.

Production Method
Hand‑harvested, destemmed whole berries; wild‑yeast fermentation (static and open‑top), 11–33 days skin contact, basket‑pressed to French oak barriques (59% new) and matured 18 months.

Vineyard Info
Vasse Felix, founded by Dr Tom Cullity in 1967, is Margaret River’s founding estate. The Tom Cullity bottling sources old Wilyabrup blocks and emphasizes minimal intervention to express site character.