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.