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.