2023 Vasse Felix Syrah
modern, elegant, cool climate style crafted from our premier parcels of southern Margaret River Syrah (Shiraz). Wild fermented, with a portion of whole bunch fermentation and carbonic maceration, this aromatic, fineboned Syrah is luscious, spicy and beautifully complex, representing the future of our favourite ‘alternative’ Margaret River red varietal.
Varieties: 100% Syrah (Shiraz)
Region: Wilyabrup, Margaret River
Tasting Notes
- Sweetness: Dry | Medium | Sweet
- Acidity: Low | Medium |High
- Tannin: Low | Medium| High
- Alcohol: Low (9-11%) |Medium (12-13%) | High (14%+)
- Body: Light | Medium | Full
- Oak: None | Some | Lots
- Fruits: Red currant, blackcurrant,
- Flavours: Violet, dried oregano, forest floor
Critic Reviews
95 pts Ray Jordan
‘This is as good as any syrah yet from Vasse Felix. It is thoroughly delicious and appealing from the first take on the nose through to the soft and plush palate delivered with medium body. Interesting techniques have captured the best from the fruit. It was wild yeast fermented, with a portion of whole bunches and a little carbonic maceration to bring it all to life. Powerful cherry and spicy plum aromas lead to a medium weight palate that is so exquisitely smooth and seamless, yet with a fine minerality to define and sustain. Outstanding.’
Cellaring Potential
Drink now (with a minimum of 1.5 hours in the decanter) or within the next 10-15 years.
Enjoy With
Beef rib roast with roasted beetroot, potatoes and Yorkshire pudding.
About Vasse Felix
Established 1967 | 350 ha under vine | 150 000 dozens p.a.
The founding winery of Margaret River turns 50 this year (2023).
modern, elegant, cool climate style crafted from our premier parcels of southern Margaret River Syrah (Shiraz). Wild fermented, with a portion of whole bunch fermentation and carbonic maceration, this aromatic, fineboned Syrah is luscious, spicy and beautifully complex, representing the future of our favourite ‘alternative’ Margaret River red varietal.
Varieties: 100% Syrah (Shiraz)
Region: Wilyabrup, Margaret River
Tasting Notes
- Sweetness: Dry | Medium | Sweet
- Acidity: Low | Medium |High
- Tannin: Low | Medium| High
- Alcohol: Low (9-11%) |Medium (12-13%) | High (14%+)
- Body: Light | Medium | Full
- Oak: None | Some | Lots
- Fruits: Red currant, blackcurrant,
- Flavours: Violet, dried oregano, forest floor
Critic Reviews
95 pts Ray Jordan
‘This is as good as any syrah yet from Vasse Felix. It is thoroughly delicious and appealing from the first take on the nose through to the soft and plush palate delivered with medium body. Interesting techniques have captured the best from the fruit. It was wild yeast fermented, with a portion of whole bunches and a little carbonic maceration to bring it all to life. Powerful cherry and spicy plum aromas lead to a medium weight palate that is so exquisitely smooth and seamless, yet with a fine minerality to define and sustain. Outstanding.’
Cellaring Potential
Drink now (with a minimum of 1.5 hours in the decanter) or within the next 10-15 years.
Enjoy With
Beef rib roast with roasted beetroot, potatoes and Yorkshire pudding.
About Vasse Felix
Established 1967 | 350 ha under vine | 150 000 dozens p.a.
The founding winery of Margaret River turns 50 this year (2023).
modern, elegant, cool climate style crafted from our premier parcels of southern Margaret River Syrah (Shiraz). Wild fermented, with a portion of whole bunch fermentation and carbonic maceration, this aromatic, fineboned Syrah is luscious, spicy and beautifully complex, representing the future of our favourite ‘alternative’ Margaret River red varietal.
Varieties: 100% Syrah (Shiraz)
Region: Wilyabrup, Margaret River
Tasting Notes
- Sweetness: Dry | Medium | Sweet
- Acidity: Low | Medium |High
- Tannin: Low | Medium| High
- Alcohol: Low (9-11%) |Medium (12-13%) | High (14%+)
- Body: Light | Medium | Full
- Oak: None | Some | Lots
- Fruits: Red currant, blackcurrant,
- Flavours: Violet, dried oregano, forest floor
Critic Reviews
95 pts Ray Jordan
‘This is as good as any syrah yet from Vasse Felix. It is thoroughly delicious and appealing from the first take on the nose through to the soft and plush palate delivered with medium body. Interesting techniques have captured the best from the fruit. It was wild yeast fermented, with a portion of whole bunches and a little carbonic maceration to bring it all to life. Powerful cherry and spicy plum aromas lead to a medium weight palate that is so exquisitely smooth and seamless, yet with a fine minerality to define and sustain. Outstanding.’
Cellaring Potential
Drink now (with a minimum of 1.5 hours in the decanter) or within the next 10-15 years.
Enjoy With
Beef rib roast with roasted beetroot, potatoes and Yorkshire pudding.
About Vasse Felix
Established 1967 | 350 ha under vine | 150 000 dozens p.a.
The founding winery of Margaret River turns 50 this year (2023).
