Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon 2023

Vasse Felix Filius Cabernet Sauvignon 2023 displays vibrant aromas of blackcurrant, blueberry, and crushed violet integrated with undertones of cedar, bay leaf, graphite, and subtle baking spice. On the palate, it delivers a medium-bodied, bright profile featuring concentrated dark berry flavors framed by fine-grained, chalky tannins, crisp acidity, and a long, savory finish.

Food Pairing: Pairs brilliantly with roasted lamb, grilled ribeye, venison, braised beef short ribs, mushroom risotto, and aged hard cheeses like Gouda.

94 Points - James Suckling

Abundant black-fruit aromas supported by spices, cedar, crushed stones and violets. The medium-bodied palate has a creamy texture and finely tuned, generous tannins with so much purity of fruit. Grown further away from the ocean with a more continental feel. Delicious and early-drinking yet serious. Drink or hold. Screw cap.

92 Points - Wine Enthusiast

An excellent intro to this famed Western Australian Cab style, this vintage is, compared to the previous two, on the richer, denser side. Supple dark berry fruit with salt-flecked herbs, seaweed savoriness and a dark chocolate underbelly are woven with powdery, chiseled tannins and tangy blackcurrant acidity. Drink now with plenty of protein or age for several more years.

91 Points - Wine Spectator

A generous mix of kirsch, cassis and blackberry flavors is dense and dark, accented by notes of palo santo, tobacco and cardamom. The tannins are dense, and a grace note of malty Assam black tea lingers on the finish, with plenty of harmony and firming tannins. Drink now through 2032. 14,500 cases made, 2,000 cases imported.