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2022 Classic Dry Red

Easy going, light and luscious.A classic bright, lightly perfumed and succulent Margaret River Shiraz, characterised by its medium weight and delicious structure. This wine is an easy drinking, delectable style with light red fruit and a fine tannin profile. 

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Tasting Notes
COLOUR Bright ruby with a purple tinge. NOSE Light raspberry custard, red cherry skin and plum sauce perfume with a hint of forest floor, savoury mushroom, white pepper and nutmeg. PALATE Soft and light with a crunchy fresh acid line. Plum, raspberry and blueberry flavours linger and meld with savoury layers. A light, smooth, satin tannin feel rounds the long finish with hints of plum jam and spice.
Winemaker Notes
WINEMAKER'S NOTES The individual batches were sent whole berry separately into stainless steel Rotating fermentation vessels. 100% wild yeast was allowed to ferment all of our red batches. They take a few days to start giving a gentle soak before fermentation kicks off and then pressed when fermentation complete. Open top and use of aeration during fermentation helps to promote a clean fruit perfume, soften the tannins and bring so much life to the wine. They were then matured in barriques for 12 months before coming out and being blended and bottled capturing the poise, elegance and freshness that Vasse Felix wines are known for.
Varietals:
Production Notes
100% Shiraz
Alcohol:
Alcohol %
14.0
Cellaring Potential:
Aging
Now until 2028
Harvested:
Harvest Date
14 March - 8 April
Oak:
Fermentation
French oak barrique, 3-6 year old, 12 months average
TA:
Acid
6.7g/L
pH:
pH
3.47
Residual Sugar:
Residual Sugar
0.89g/L
Bottled:
Bottling Date
June 2023
Vintage Notes
2022

A cool, winter-like spring saw vine growth delayed in development. Rainfall in October was significant. A dry and warm summer, with sustained warmth day and night through December, January and February, possibly influenced by another La Niña season, saw a rapid ripening period for all white varieties, with all vineyards harvested in little over a month. Fruit quality was excellent with surprising delicacy and elegance. A low yielding vintage, primarily due to spring conditions over the past two years. Warm and rapid veraison for reds in early February was ideal  and saw the Cabernet’s desirable ripe flavours pronounce themselves quickly. Vine health remains fantastic, with fruit quality high and flavours concentrated.
 

2022 Classic Dry Red
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Reviews
  • 94 Points

    Ray Jordan's Top 100 Reds

    This is always spot-on for the style and branding it has championed over the years. Beautifully soft and generous medium-bodied intensity with tonnes of ripe plummy fruit. A slightly chalky fine tannin and perfectly judged oak complements the delicious fruit. V21

  • 91 Points

    Halliday Wine Companion 2024 - Jane Faulkner

    Offering a decent balance of fruit to savouriness is part of the appeal of this simple, everyday drink. It’s spicy, laden with black plums and licorice and supple, giving tannins. No need to overthink this. Just pour and enjoy. V21

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