James Halliday 95 Points | Margaret River's Founding Estate — Shiraz Standing Proudly

The 2018 Vasse Felix Shiraz makes its case with quiet confidence — proof that Margaret River's founding estate produces world-class Shiraz alongside its more celebrated Cabernet.

My Wine Man on Vasse Felix

Vasse Felix is Margaret River's founding estate — established in 1967 by Dr Tom Cullity and producing benchmark wines from cool-climate Margaret River fruit. The estate's Shiraz is cool-climate in style — pepper, spice and finesse rather than power.

Tasting Notes

Deep crimson with bright cool-climate aromatics. Black pepper, blueberry, dark cherry, violets, dried herbs and a fine mineral thread. The palate is medium to full-bodied with fine, savoury tannins and a long, peppery finish. 95 Points — James Halliday.

Style & Drinking Window

Medium to full-bodied cool-climate Shiraz with peppery character. Drinking well now and through 2030. Decant 30 minutes.

Food Pairing

A 95-point cool-climate Margaret River Shiraz pairs beautifully with lamb. We love it with Australian Grass-Fed Lamb Cutlets from My Meat Man — quickly grilled with rosemary, garlic and a crack of black pepper, a magnificent match for the Vasse Felix's peppery, cool-climate Shiraz character.