Vasse Felix, Classic Shiraz, Margaret River, Western Australia 2018
90
Tasted by:
(at Menier Penthouse, London SE1, 22 Sep 2020)
Drinking Window: 2020 - 2023
Vasse Felix's 2020 Sauvignon-Semillon (also £12) has been rightly fêted by other wine press, but while it's not a traditional Margaret River grape, don't discount this Shiraz. It's smooth and voluptuous, brimming with succulent brambles and red plums, a dusting of pepper and a light tannic grip.
Producer
Vasse Felix
Brand
Classic Shiraz
Vintage
2018
Wine Type
Still
Colour
Red
Country
Australia
Region
Western Australia
Appellation
Margaret River
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
14.00%
Grapes
2% Malbec
98% Syrah / Shiraz