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Vasse Felix Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 Pure currants and richer plum pud. Vanilla oak in the background while the essency currants build in the glass. Attacks deep: a mix of chocolate raisin and the tangier currant. Massive mid-palate with plenty of extract and richness then gets dry-tannined and long at the back. Finishes with wholemeal raisin toast. Great structural integrity with a core - runnel - of slick, sapid reduced black punnet fruits. 96/100; Tim White ~ Australian Financial Review ~ February 2008 Deep colour; potent, brooding, multi-layered aromas and flavours, the structure provided by ripe cabernet tannins and, to a lesser degree, French oak. High-quality cork. 14.5º alc. Rating 94 Drink 2020 $35 Date Tasted Feb 07 James Halliday Wine Companion 2008 Vasse Felix Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2005 ($35): A point of note straight up: the oak in this wine is seamless, integrated, sensible and restrained - points it's often been difficult to make of Vasse cabernet in the past. This is a really good cab. Juicy, refreshing, substantial in flavour and yet never overwhelming or overdone. Blackcurrant, herbs, menthol and cedar. Bang on. Excellent tannin structure too. Drink: 2011-2018. 94 points. Campbell Mattinson; The Wine Front Much like people, there are some wines that just click with you when you taste them and this is one such wine. I just love it…so much so that I really want to give it 95 points but have to hold myself back. You can’t let emotions get in the way of (attempted) objectivity. It is a blend of 85% Margaret River and 15% Great Southern comprising 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Merlot, 5% Shiraz and 3% Malbec. A captivating mix of juicy dark berries, cassis, eucalpyt, coffee bean, aniseed and cedar oak. Rich, almost cakey, but balanced with attractive leafy Cabernet characters. On the palate medium to full bodied with cassis, red berry, aniseed and some leafy tobacco flavours backed with well judged cedar and vanilla oak. It has marvellous shape and drive through the palate with firm dry tannins and a fine sense of freshness and vitality. It feels good to drink. A big finish closes out an outstanding example of Margaret River Cabernet. It’s strongly to my personal taste and the sort of wine where I have to stop myself from buying a case. Rated : 94 Points; Price : $35; Drink : 2008 - 2016+ Gary Walsh; Winorama 2005 Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon Wins International Trophy as ‘Best Red Bordeaux Varietal Over £10’ at the ‘2008 Decanter World Wine Awards’ Vasse Felix is very pleased to announce the 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon has been awarded an International Trophy for ‘Best Red Bordeaux Varietal Over £10’ at this years Decanter World Wine Awards in London UK. First released in 1972, the Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon was the earliest wine to emerge from the internationally recognised wine region of Margaret River and is enjoying its 34th consecutive vintage this year. The International Trophy is the highest accolade that can be achieved at the annual event with over 9,219 wines tasted and only 26 chosen as the best of their region and finest of their style. The 2005 Vasse Felix Cabernet Sauvignon was one of the final 26. The 2005 release has been recognised by many as one of Vasse Felix’s finest Cabernet Sauvignons to date,the Decanter judging panel describing the wine as "Expressive, tight knit blackcurrant nose with a hint of mint. Elegant smoky fruit, cedary medium-weight. Graceful and youthful. A silky texture with some pretty, late tannins". Vasse Felix Chief Winemaker Virginia Willcock, commented, "It’s fantastic news! Cabernet Sauvignon is our number one focus at Vasse Felix and has been for the last four decades. We’re are all very proud of the winemaking and viticultural team involved in the making of this wine". Vasse Felix A deep ruby colour with bright red hues. A classic year for cabernet showing a deeply concentrated brooding nose of cassis liqueur, black currents, mulberries, menthol and dark chocolate. The nose is a reflection of the ripeness and generous fruit depth coming from the 2004 vintage. The wine is well balanced with soft supple tannins, sweet fruit and elegant acid structure. The refined palate offers a full bodied rich wine yet well harnessed and controlled by fine chalky tannin structure and raspberry conserve like acid. An opulent and varietal Cabernet that was made possible by near perfect vintage conditions, strategic vineyard selection and blending. This wine is best consumed within 6-8 years from bottling. Vasse Felix