Vasse Felix Semillon 2011
$2199each
$261DOZEN
WineryVasse Felix
Fruit Semillon
Regions Margaret River
  Western Australia
Each $21.99
$261.00
95 Points James Halliday Wine Companion 2011
Pure and pristine, from an exceptional little parcel of vine on the Wilyabrup property at Vasse Felix. A portion is fermented in new French oak barriques for additional texture and complexity. Margaret River is recognised by pundits as a place which yields distinctive Semillon wines.
The highly favourable climes range from cool maritime winds to tropical mid day sun. The vines will usually compensate for cooler conditions by reducing their cropping capacity so that every chance is given to obtain optimum ripeness. Grapes are picked at a reasonably low baume to capture fine, high note aromas, crisp primary fruit flavours and good acid structure. Specialised yeasts are employed to increase the aromatic lift. A portion is fermented and matured twelve weeks in new French barriques, adding an amazing complexity to the pure fruit characters, with a delicate influence of very fine grain tannins and the unique spicy vanillin characters of French oak. Alcohol 12.5%
TASTING NOTES
Bright, pale straw with subtle green tinge. Enticing aromas of kaffir lime, dried herbal notes, vanillin spiced oak and pure florals complement the complex nuances of lime sorbet, spiced pastry crust, cloved orange and mineral. A delightfully zesty acid is complemented by hints of lemon, elegant oak spice and floral lime flavours. Mineral edge gives a wonderful line to the palate, balancing the subtle, creamy, vanillin oak.
Wines by Vasse Felix
Vasse Felix Cabernet Merlot 2010
WineryVasse Felix
Fruit CabernetSauv Merlot Malbec
Regions Margaret River
  Western Australia
  Each $21.99
  $261.00
    [ Details ]
Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon 2008
WineryVasse Felix
Fruit CabernetSauv Merlot Malbec
Regions Margaret River
  Western Australia
  Each $29.99
  $357.00
Currently out of stock
    [ Details ]
Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
WineryVasse Felix
Fruit CabernetSauv Merlot Malbec
Regions Margaret River
  Western Australia
  Each $32.99
  $393.00
    [ Details ]
Vasse Felix Cane Cut Semillon 2011 375ml
WineryVasse Felix
Fruit Riesling
Regions Margaret River
  Western Australia
  Each $24.99
  $297.00
    [ Details ]
Vasse Felix Chardonnay 2011
WineryVasse Felix
Fruit Chardonnay
Regions Margaret River
  Western Australia
  Each $21.99
  $261.00
    [ Details ]
Vasse Felix Classic Dry Red 2010
WineryVasse Felix
Fruit Shiraz CabernetSauv Viognier
Regions Margaret River
  Western Australia
  Each $16.99
  $201.00
    [ Details ]
Vasse Felix Classic Dry White 2012
WineryVasse Felix
Fruit SauvBlanc Semillon
Regions Margaret River
  Western Australia
  Each $16.99
  $201.00
    [ Details ]
Vasse Felix Heytesbury Cabernets 2009
WineryVasse Felix
Fruit CabernetSauv Malbec PetitVerdot
Regions Margaret River
  Western Australia
  Each $69.99
  $837.00
96 Points James Halliday top 100 2011
    [ Details ]
Vasse Felix Heytsebury Chardonnay 2011
WineryVasse Felix
Fruit Chardonnay
Regions Margaret River
  Western Australia
  Each $49.99
  $597.00
    [ Details ]
Vasse Felix Semillon 2011
WineryVasse Felix
Fruit Semillon
Regions Margaret River
  Western Australia
  Each $21.99
  $261.00
95 Points James Halliday Wine Companion 2011
    [ Details ]
Vasse Felix Shiraz 2010
WineryVasse Felix
Fruit Shiraz Malbec
Regions Margaret River
  Western Australia
  Each $29.99
  $357.00
    [ Details ]
Vasse Felix Silver Knight Extra Brut NV
WineryVasse Felix
Fruit Chardonnay PinotNoir PinotMeunier
Regions Margaret River
  Western Australia
  Each $32.99
  Dozen $393.00
Available by the case dozen only
    [ Details ]
About Vasse Felix Wines
Planted by Dr Tom Cullity in 1967, Vasse Felix was the first vineyard and winery to be established in the Margaret River region
Situated in the sub-region of Willyabrup, Vasse Felix is now owned and operated by the Holmes a Court family. Visitors to the winery are welcomed by a unique underground cellar, a spectacular restaurant overlooking the original 1967 plantings and an exquisite art gallery, making Vasse Felix one of the great drawcards of the region. Margaret River enjoys perfect conditions for viticulture. It's Mediterranean climate features mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers - ideal for the growth of high quality fruit. By comparison with Bordeaux, Margaret River enjoys less rain during a longer, drier moderate growing and ripening period. In 1965 Dr John S Gladstones emphasised the region's suitability on his report "The Climate and Soils of Southern WA in relation to Vine Growing". Two years later Dr Tom Cullity planted his Vasse Felix vines. Vasse Felix»