ESTATE GROWN, ESTATE BOTTLED
Our wines reflect the strengths of Margaret River, with a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, as well as Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc / Semillon blends. Each parcel of fruit is vinified with minimal intervention and bottled within our modern winery, situated at our Home Vineyard overlooking the Wilyabrup Brook.
Under the ownership of the Holmes a Court family since 1987, we have carefully expanded our vineyards to include four distinct and exceptional sites around the Margaret River region, including the region's oldest vineyard - our Home Vineyard in the Wilyabrup area.
The vineyard collection grows fruit for the entire Vasse Felix wine family. Each vineyard is matched to the best possible varieties and clones, and farmed sustainably using traditional and organic practices. As of 2020, the first of our vineyard blocks were NASAA organic certified.
Home Vineyard
The original Vasse Felix vineyard planted by Dr Tom Cullity in 1967 and the site of Margaret River’s oldest vines, with careful expansion made over time. The vineyard is home to Vasse Felix’s beautifully equipped winemaking facility where all Vasse Felix wines are made and bottled, as well as the Vasse Felix Cellar Door and Restaurant which are regarded as one of Australia’s draw-card winery destination experiences. Located just 4km from the ocean, the Wilyabrup ridge elevation offers enhanced sea breeze exposure and lean, well-draining gravel loam soils suited to Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. Grows fruit for the Icon and Premier wines.
First Planted 1967
Latitude & Longitude 33°49’S, 115°02’E
Soils Gravel loam over clay
Locality Wilyabrup
Altitude Range 80 - 110 m
Total Area Under Vine 52 ha
Boodjidup Vineyard
The Gnarawary blocks of this vineyard became part of the Vasse Felix Estate in 2015, and the Darch blocks in 2018. Located centrally within the Margaret River Wine Region and experiencing cooler conditions to the Home Vineyard, this site’s free-draining lateritic gravel and moderate climate create an ideal environment for Chardonnay, Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc. Grows fruit for the Icon and Premier wines and Alternative Collection wines.
First Planted 1997
Latitude & Longitude 33°59’S, 115°05’E
Soils Gravel and sandy loam
Locality Wallcliffe
Altitude Range 75 - 95 m
Total Area Under Vine 112 ha
Boodjidup Vineyard
The Gnarawary blocks of this vineyard became part of the Vasse Felix Estate in 2015, and the Darch blocks in 2018. Located centrally within the Margaret River Wine Region and experiencing cooler conditions to the Home Vineyard, this site’s free-draining lateritic gravel and moderate climate create an ideal environment for Chardonnay, Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc. Grows fruit for the Icon and Premier wines and Alternative Collection wines.
First Planted 1997
Latitude & Longitude 33°59’S, 115°05’E
Soils Gravel and sandy loam
Locality Wallcliffe
Altitude Range 75 - 95 m
Total Area Under Vine 112 ha
Karridale Vineyard
This cool-climate vineyard joined the Vasse Felix Estate in 2010. It was originally intended to grow Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon until a mysterious block of fruit was found, which showed the qualities of a Blanc de Blancs base. Karridale’s exposure to the cold and harsh Southern Ocean and the site’s low altitude have proven to be ideal for sparkling wine. The vineyard continues to evolve as a speciality site for Blanc de Blancs (Idée Fixe).
First Planted 1995
Latitude & Longitude 33°49’S, 115°02’E
Soils Sandy loam with deep top soil over calcium clay
Locality Karridale
Altitude Range 25 - 40 m
Total Area Under Vine 30 ha
Karridale Vineyard
This cool-climate vineyard joined the Vasse Felix Estate in 2010. It was originally intended to grow Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon until a mysterious block of fruit was found, which showed the qualities of a Blanc de Blancs base. Karridale’s exposure to the cold and harsh Southern Ocean and the site’s low altitude have proven to be ideal for sparkling wine. The vineyard continues to evolve as a speciality site for Blanc de Blancs (Idée Fixe).
First Planted 1995
Latitude & Longitude 33°49’S, 115°02’E
Soils Sandy loam with deep top soil over calcium clay
Locality Karridale
Altitude Range 25 - 40 m
Total Area Under Vine 30 ha
Adams Road Vineyard
The largest of all the Vasse Felix vineyards, this site was planted in 1998 in the warmer, Carbunup area of Margaret River. The vineyard grows fruit with ripeness, approachability and generosity of flavour, ideal for Vasse Felix’s Regional (Filius) wines and all-occasions Classic Collection wines.
First Planted 1998
Locality Carbunup
Latitude & Longitude 33°46’S, 115°16’E
Altitude Range 35 - 45 m
Soils Deep red to sandy loam, gravel and clay in areas
Total Area Under Vine 147 ha
Adams Road Vineyard
The largest of all the Vasse Felix vineyards, this site was planted in 1998 in the warmer, Carbunup area of Margaret River. The vineyard grows fruit with ripeness, approachability and generosity of flavour, ideal for Vasse Felix’s Regional (Filius) wines and all-occasions Classic Collection wines.
First Planted 1998
Locality Carbunup
Latitude & Longitude 33°46’S, 115°16’E
Altitude Range 35 - 45 m
Soils Deep red to sandy loam, gravel and clay in areas
Total Area Under Vine 147 ha
Great wine begins in the vineyard
The decision to adopt organic viticulture supports our vision for the ongoing sustainability of our land. The key to this is the health of our soils, which we are constantly improving through natural processes. We’ve found that we achieve better plant health and balance with an organic approach, which ultimately leads to higher quality fruit. It’s a long game with great reward.
Margaret River is an extraordinary place, and our vineyards are our ‘sacred sites’. Adopting Organics for these sites doesn’t guarantee great wines, but it’s part of the package for us, and we believe you can taste it.
Great wine begins in the vineyard
The decision to adopt organic viticulture supports our vision for the ongoing sustainability of our land. The key to this is the health of our soils, which we are constantly improving through natural processes. We’ve found that we achieve better plant health and balance with an organic approach, which ultimately leads to higher quality fruit. It’s a long game with great reward.
Margaret River is an extraordinary place, and our vineyards are our ‘sacred sites’. Adopting Organics for these sites doesn’t guarantee great wines, but it’s part of the package for us, and we believe you can taste it.
'The best possible wine'
The organic viticulture program is complemented by minimal intervention winemaking and small batch fermentation with natural yeasts as an intuitive progression to achieve Dr Tom Cullity’s original aim, ‘to make the best possible wine’.
Allowing pure site expression is key, as such, every parcel of fruit is kept separate from the time it is harvested, through its unique fermentation style and maturation.
Our winemaking philosophy is founded on the belief that great wines are made in the vineyard, must be authentic expressions of their place, and are the work of a great team of passionate people.
'The best possible wine'
The organic viticulture program is complemented by minimal intervention winemaking and small batch fermentation with natural yeasts as an intuitive progression to achieve Dr Tom Cullity’s original aim, ‘to make the best possible wine’.
Allowing pure site expression is key, as such, every parcel of fruit is kept separate from the time it is harvested, through its unique fermentation style and maturation.
Our winemaking philosophy is founded on the belief that great wines are made in the vineyard, must be authentic expressions of their place, and are the work of a great team of passionate people.
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