Vasse Felix 2007 Shiraz Margaret River

The Margaret River region in the South West of Western Australia provides ideal conditions for producing varietally distinct wines of highest quality. The oldest vines form the backbone of this wine. Small batch fermentation and maturation for 18 month in French and American barriques ensure the wine´s regional and varietal character is preserved. It is rich and generous in style, yet offers elegance and finesse.
The nose gets layers of stunning plum and blackberry fruit support intriguing notes of roasted peppercorn, musk and smoke. Gentle oak provides subtle hints of toasty vanilla and toffee. The palate is rich and fleshy, with wonderful fruit and fresh acidity. Intense blueberry and blackberry combines with creamy vanillan oak, soft powdery tannins and zesty acidity to create an opulent and invigorating wine of great purity. An exceptional parcel of Malbec was also incorporated into the blend to add pristine blackberry fruit, exotic spices and structural complexity. Screwcap.