Category:
 
Red Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
Red Wines
Producer:
 
Vasse Felix
Label Name:
 
Tom Cullity Cab Malbec
Vintage:
 
2015
Country:
 
Australia
Region:
 
Margaret River, Western Australia
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
14%
Grape(s):
 
78% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Malbec, 2% Petit Verdot
Acidity:
 
4
Tannins:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
4
Length:
 
4
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
16-18°C

Awards/Ratings
Robert Parker (Wine Advocate) 97 pts; Wine Enthusiast 96 pts; James Suckling 96 pts; Decanter 93 pts; Wine Spectator 91 pts; high scores (94–98) from Australian critics

Tasting Note
Ruby with a brick tint. Savoury, exotic nose of red-berry jam, sour cherry, nori, sage and teak. Palate shows plum, blackcurrant, clove and black tea, fine powdery tannins, fresh tangy length and a persistent savoury finish.

Food Pairing
Roast lamb, beef ribeye, venison, aged cheddar, mushroom risotto; Asian pairings: Korean BBQ (bulgogi), char siu, Peking duck, spicy Szechuan beef, grilled shiitake with soy.

Production Method
Hand-harvested, destemmed only; natural yeast fermentation using open and static ferments, extended maceration up to ~34 days; basket-pressed and matured 16–18 months in French oak (≈51–59% new).

Vineyard Info
Vasse Felix, founded in 1967 by Dr Tom Cullity, is Margaret River’s founding estate. Tom Cullity is the flagship Cabernet blend made from original estate vines and small parcel vinification.