Vasse Felix - Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2020
96/100
James Halliday - Wine Companion
95/100
Wine Enthusiast
94/100
Robert Parker
93/100
James Suckling
“A 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from the Margaret River region—brilliant and delicious to drink, according to The Wine Advocate!”
“Vasse Felix’s eponymous mid-range wine often offers the estate’s best value for money. This wine is an excellent example of the quality and characteristic style of Margaret River Cabernet. Layered aromas of tart redcurrant, raspberry, and cranberry mingle with notes of pencil lead, new pavement, and tobacco leaf. On the palate, there is a wonderful note of crisp redcurrant that balances the savory tannins. 2023–2030” (Wine Enthusiast 2023) • Screw cap
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Eye
Deep ruby color with violet hues
Nose
Aromas of red berries—redcurrant, raspberry, and tart cranberry—are complemented by notes of black truffle, pencil shavings, and a hint of iodine
Palate
Intense and juicy on the palate, with a dense structure built around very fine tannins and crisp aromas of redcurrant and raspberry; a long finish with notes of vanilla and nutmeg
Serve
At 16-18°C
Open
1 hour before
Drink from
2024
Drink before
2044
Food and wine pairings
Serve with pan-seared veal cutlets, a croque-monsieur with smoked ham, Roquefort cheese...
Robert Parker - Wine Advocate
Rated wine (2024 guide) 94/100 (Outstanding wine)
About the wine:
The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon offers a nose that is both earthy and mineral, with notes of gravel and petrol, graphite and iodine, raspberry, nori, pomegranate molasses, and black cherry. The wine reveals its 2020 vintage roots through a compact tannic structure and a core of lush red and purple fruit. On the finish, it possesses two elements in harmony: savory, chewy/supple/agile tannins and a jubilant character. Brilliant. This is a delightful wine to drink. These wines age exceptionally well and offer sensational value for a cellar. This is yet another great wine. 14.5% ABV, screw cap. 2024–2044
Wine Enthusiast
Wine rated (2023 guide) 95/100
Winery of the Year (2018 Guide)
About the wine:
Vasse Felix’s eponymous mid-range wine often offers the estate’s best value for money. This wine is an excellent example of the quality and characteristic style of Margaret River Cabernet. Layered aromas of tart redcurrant, raspberry, and cranberry mingle with notes of pencil shavings, new pavement, and tobacco leaf. On the palate, there is a wonderful note of crisp redcurrant that balances the savory tannins. 2023–2030
About the estate:
Vasse Felix is the first winery in Margaret River and Western Australia to receive the award from the American publication, surpassing wineries from major international regions—including Stellenbosch (De Toren), Auckland (Kumeu River), Argentina (Trapiche), and Chile (Vina Ventisquero)—to claim the coveted honor.
James Suckling
Wine rated (2023 guide) 93/100
About the wine:
A fine expression of a medium-bodied Cabernet, true to its terroir: rich notes of underbrush, black olives, and bouquet garni, with a welcome floral touch in the grainy finish; a firm structure of tannins that suggests medium-term aging in the style of a lunch-time Bordeaux. Drink now or lay it down.
James Halliday - Wine Companion
Wine rated 96/100
About the wine:
To recognize a great Cabernet, you must be captivated by its aromas and flavors, which must be in harmony, not to mention its beautiful tannins paired with lovely acidity. Does this wine fall into that category? Absolutely. The varietal flavors are perfect and not entirely subtle—after all, this is a Cabernet—and the result is undeniably elegant and classy. A magnificent wine.
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