2022 Vasse Felix "Filius" Cabernet Sauvignon, Margaret River, AustraliaABOUT THIS WINE The 2021 "Filius" Cabernet Sauvignon is crafted from estate grown fruit in the Margaret River region, known for its ideal conditions for Cabernet Sauvignon. The wine is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec, fermented with wild yeasts in open top fermenters. It undergoes maturation in French oak barriques, with a portion being new oak, for 12 months. This approach results in a wine that is approachable in its youth yet capable of

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The vineyard estate includes one tiny plot

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These are “Natural” wines in the sense that they tick all the boxes (practicing organic viticulture

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The texture has a great balance of grip for an appellation that often delivers hard

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